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
staggier	12	12
staggies	12	12
staggiest	13	13
stagging	15	15
staggy	12	12
staghorn	13	13
staghorns	14	14
staghound	16	16
staghounds	17	17
stagier	9	9
stagiest	10	10
stagily	12	12
staginess	12	12
staginesses	14	14
staging	12	12
stagings	13	13
stagnancies	18	18
stagnancy	18	18
stagnant	12	12
stagnantly	17	17
stagnate	11	11
stagnated	13	13
stagnates	12	12
stagnating	16	16
stagnation	14	14