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
stadias	8	8
stadium	12	12
stadiums	13	13
stadtholder	16	16
stadtholderate	19	19
stadtholderates	20	20
stadtholdership	25	25
staff	11	11
staffed	14	14
staffer	13	13
staffers	14	14
staffing	17	17
staffings	18	18
staffs	12	12
stag	6	6
stage	7	7
stageable	15	15
stagecoach	20	20
stagecoaches	22	22
stagecraft	18	18
staged	9	9
stageful	15	15
stagefuls	16	16
stagehand	15	15
stagehands	16	16