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
staphylinid	21	21
staphylinids	22	22
staphylococcal	32	32
staphylococci	30	30
staphylococcic	34	34
staphylococcus	32	32
staple	10	10
stapled	12	12
stapler	11	11
staplers	12	12
staples	11	11
stapling	15	15
star	4	4
starboard	13	13
starboarded	16	16
starboarding	19	19
starboards	14	14
starburst	13	13
starbursts	14	14
starch	11	11
starched	14	14
starcher	13	13
starchers	14	14
starches	13	13
starchier	14	14