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
staircases	13	13
stairs	6	6
stairway	13	13
stairways	14	14
stairwell	14	14
stairwells	15	15
staithe	9	9
staithes	10	10
stake	9	9
staked	11	11
stakeholder	19	19
stakeholders	20	20
stakeholding	23	23
stakeholdings	24	24
stakeout	13	13
stakeouts	14	14
staker	10	10
stakers	11	11
stakes	10	10
staking	14	14
stalactite	14	14
stalactites	15	15
stalactitic	18	18
stalag	9	9
stalagmite	16	16