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
stalagmites	17	17
stalagmitic	20	20
stalags	10	10
stale	6	6
staled	8	8
stalely	11	11
stalemate	13	13
stalemated	15	15
stalemates	14	14
stalemating	18	18
staleness	11	11
stalenesses	13	13
staler	7	7
stales	7	7
stalest	8	8
staling	11	11
stalk	10	10
stalked	13	13
stalker	12	12
stalkerazzi	34	34
stalkerazzo	34	34
stalkers	13	13
stalkier	13	13
stalkiest	14	14
stalkily	16	16