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
stewardship	20	20
stewardships	21	21
stewbum	17	17
stewbums	18	18
stewed	10	10
stewing	13	13
stewpan	14	14
stewpans	15	15
stewpot	13	13
stewpots	14	14
stews	8	8
stewy	10	10
stey	6	6
sthenia	10	10
sthenias	11	11
sthenic	13	13
stibial	11	11
stibine	11	11
stibines	12	12
stibium	14	14
stibiums	15	15
stibnite	12	12
stibnites	13	13
stich	10	10
stichic	15	15