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
squegged	23	23
squegging	26	26
squegs	18	18
squelch	23	23
squelched	26	26
squelcher	25	25
squelchers	26	26
squelches	25	25
squelchier	26	26
squelchiest	27	27
squelching	29	29
squelchy	26	26
squeteague	23	23
squib	18	18
squibbed	25	25
squibber	24	24
squibbers	25	25
squibbing	28	28
squibs	19	19
squid	16	16
squidded	21	21
squidding	24	24
squidgier	22	22
squidgiest	23	23
squidgy	22	22