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
stance	10	10
stances	11	11
stanch	12	12
stanched	15	15
stancher	14	14
stanchers	15	15
stanches	14	14
stanchest	15	15
stanching	18	18
stanchion	16	16
stanchioned	19	19
stanchions	17	17
stanchly	17	17
stand	7	7
standard	11	11
standardbred	19	19
standardbreds	20	20
standardise	14	14
standardised	16	16
standardises	15	15
standardising	19	19
standardization	28	28
standardize	23	23
standardized	25	25
standardizes	24	24