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
stickily	18	18
stickiness	18	18
sticking	18	18
stickit	14	14
stickle	15	15
stickleback	29	29
sticklebacks	30	30
stickled	17	17
stickler	16	16
sticklers	17	17
stickles	16	16
sticklike	21	21
stickling	20	20
stickman	19	19
stickmen	19	19
stickout	16	16
stickouts	17	17
stickpin	19	19
stickpins	20	20
sticks	13	13
stickseed	17	17
stickseeds	18	18
sticktight	21	21
sticktights	22	22
stickum	18	18