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
stars	5	5
starship	13	13
starships	14	14
starstruck	18	18
start	5	5
started	8	8
starter	7	7
starters	8	8
starting	11	11
startle	8	8
startled	10	10
startlement	16	16
startler	9	9
startlers	10	10
startles	9	9
startling	13	13
startlingly	18	18
starts	6	6
startsy	9	9
startup	11	11
startups	12	12
starvation	15	15
starvations	16	16
starve	10	10
starved	12	12