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
stockish	17	17
stockist	15	15
stockists	16	16
stockjobbing	37	37
stockkeeper	25	25
stockkeepers	26	26
stockman	19	19
stockmen	19	19
stockpile	20	20
stockpiled	22	22
stockpiler	21	21
stockpilers	22	22
stockpiles	21	21
stockpiling	25	25
stockpot	18	18
stockpots	19	19
stockroom	19	19
stockrooms	20	20
stocks	13	13
stocktaking	25	25
stocktakings	26	26
stocky	15	15
stockyard	19	19
stockyards	20	20
stodge	9	9