Words with the letter S

The letter S is one of the most powerful and versatile tiles in Scrabble, even though it’s worth just 1 point. Its strength lies in its ability to pluralize nouns and create new verb forms, instantly turning words like cat into cats or jump into jumps for easy points. Because only four S tiles exist in the game, each one is highly valuable and should be used strategically. Players often hold onto an S until they can use it to build multiple words at once—such as hooking it onto the end of one word while forming another perpendicular word in the process.

To use the letter S effectively, look for opportunities to extend existing words and create compound or parallel plays. For example, adding S to train to form trains while simultaneously building so, sit, or sun can multiply your score across the board. It’s also an excellent letter for setting up or capitalizing on premium scoring squares, especially if you can connect multiple words in a single turn. Though low in point value, the letter S is a strategic powerhouse in Scrabble, capable of turning modest plays into high-scoring moves when used with precision and planning.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
squalor	18	18
squalors	19	19
squama	19	19
squamae	20	20
squamate	21	21
squamates	22	22
squamosal	23	23
squamosals	24	24
squamose	21	21
squamous	22	22
squamulose	25	25
squander	20	20
squandered	23	23
squanderer	22	22
squanderers	23	23
squandering	26	26
squanders	21	21
square	16	16
squared	18	18
squarely	21	21
squareness	21	21
squarer	17	17
squarers	18	18
squares	17	17
squarest	18	18