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
stepmothers	19	19
stepparent	17	17
stepparenting	23	23
stepparents	18	18
steppe	12	12
stepped	14	14
stepper	13	13
steppers	14	14
steppes	13	13
stepping	17	17
steps	8	8
stepsister	13	13
stepsisters	14	14
stepson	11	11
stepsons	12	12
stepwise	14	14
sterane	8	8
steranes	9	9
stercoraceous	20	20
stere	5	5
stereo	6	6
stereochemical	26	26
stereochemistry	25	25
stereoed	9	9
stereogram	15	15