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
statehood	12	12
statehoods	13	13
statehouse	13	13
stateless	10	10
statelessness	15	15
statelet	9	9
statelets	10	10
statelier	10	10
stateliest	11	11
stateliness	13	13
stately	10	10
statement	13	13
statements	14	14
stater	6	6
stateroom	12	12
staterooms	13	13
staters	7	7
states	6	6
stateside	10	10
statesman	13	13
statesmanlike	22	22
statesmanly	18	18
statesmanship	22	22
statesmen	13	13
statewide	13	13