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
squaring	21	21
squarish	20	20
squarishly	25	25
squarishness	25	25
squark	20	20
squarks	21	21
squash	18	18
squashed	21	21
squasher	20	20
squashers	21	21
squashes	20	20
squashier	21	21
squashiest	22	22
squashily	24	24
squashiness	24	24
squashing	24	24
squashy	21	21
squat	15	15
squatly	20	20
squatness	20	20
squatnesses	22	22
squats	16	16
squatted	19	19
squatter	18	18
squattered	21	21