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
steelworkers	20	20
steelworks	18	18
steely	9	9
steelyard	13	13
steelyards	14	14
steenbok	16	16
steenboks	17	17
steep	8	8
steeped	11	11
steepen	11	11
steepened	14	14
steepening	17	17
steepens	12	12
steeper	10	10
steepers	11	11
steepest	11	11
steeping	14	14
steepish	13	13
steeple	11	11
steeplebush	21	21
steeplechase	21	21
steeplechaser	22	22
steeplechasers	23	23
steeplechases	22	22
steeplechasing	26	26