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
stigmatizes	25	25
stigmatizing	29	29
stilbene	13	13
stilbenes	14	14
stilbestrol	16	16
stilbestrols	17	17
stilbite	12	12
stilbites	13	13
stile	6	6
stiles	7	7
stiletto	9	9
stilettoed	12	12
stilettoes	11	11
stilettoing	15	15
stilettos	10	10
still	7	7
stillage	12	12
stillages	13	13
stillbirth	17	17
stillbirths	18	18
stillborn	15	15
stillborns	16	16
stilled	10	10
stiller	9	9
stillest	10	10