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
stertor	7	7
stertorous	11	11
stertorously	16	16
stertors	8	8
stet	4	4
stethoscope	19	19
stethoscopes	20	20
stethoscopic	23	23
stets	5	5
stetted	8	8
stetting	11	11
stevedore	14	14
stevedored	16	16
stevedores	15	15
stevedoring	19	19
stevia	10	10
stevias	11	11
stew	7	7
stewable	15	15
steward	11	11
stewarded	14	14
stewardess	14	14
stewardesses	16	16
stewarding	17	17
stewards	12	12