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
stellate	10	10
stellified	16	16
stellifies	15	15
stellify	15	15
stellifying	21	21
stem	7	7
stemless	12	12
stemlike	16	16
stemma	12	12
stemmas	13	13
stemmata	14	14
stemmatic	18	18
stemmed	14	14
stemmer	13	13
stemmeries	16	16
stemmers	14	14
stemmery	16	16
stemmier	14	14
stemmiest	15	15
stemming	17	17
stemmy	14	14
stems	8	8
stemson	11	11
stemsons	12	12
stemware	14	14