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
stirpes	10	10
stirps	9	9
stirred	8	8
stirrer	7	7
stirrers	8	8
stirring	11	11
stirrings	12	12
stirrup	11	11
stirrups	12	12
stirs	5	5
stitch	11	11
stitched	14	14
stitcher	13	13
stitcheries	16	16
stitchers	14	14
stitchery	16	16
stitches	13	13
stitching	17	17
stitchwort	18	18
stitchworts	19	19
stithied	11	11
stithies	10	10
stithy	10	10
stithying	16	16
stiver	10	10