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
squattering	24	24
squatters	19	19
squattest	19	19
squattier	19	19
squattiest	20	20
squatting	22	22
squatty	19	19
squawbush	28	28
squawbushes	30	30
squawfish	27	27
squawfishes	29	29
squawk	23	23
squawked	26	26
squawker	25	25
squawkers	26	26
squawking	29	29
squawks	24	24
squawroot	22	22
squawroots	23	23
squeak	20	20
squeaked	23	23
squeaker	22	22
squeakers	23	23
squeakier	23	23
squeakiest	24	24