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
stiffness	16	16
stiffnesses	18	18
stiffs	12	12
stifle	10	10
stifled	12	12
stifler	11	11
stiflers	12	12
stifles	11	11
stifling	15	15
stiflingly	20	20
stigma	11	11
stigmal	13	13
stigmas	12	12
stigmasterol	18	18
stigmasterols	19	19
stigmata	13	13
stigmatic	17	17
stigmatically	25	25
stigmatics	18	18
stigmatist	15	15
stigmatists	16	16
stigmatization	29	29
stigmatizations	30	30
stigmatize	24	24
stigmatized	26	26