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
squids	17	17
squiffed	25	25
squiffier	25	25
squiffiest	26	26
squiffy	25	25
squiggle	23	23
squiggled	25	25
squiggles	24	24
squigglier	25	25
squiggliest	26	26
squiggling	28	28
squiggly	25	25
squilgee	21	21
squilgeed	23	23
squilgeeing	27	27
squilgees	22	22
squill	18	18
squilla	19	19
squillae	20	20
squillas	20	20
squills	19	19
squinch	23	23
squinched	26	26
squinches	25	25
squinching	29	29