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
blotters	12	12
blottiest	13	13
blouse	11	11
bloused	13	13
blouses	12	12
blousier	13	13
blousiest	14	14
blousily	16	16
blousing	16	16
blouson	13	13
blousons	14	14
blousy	13	13
bloviates	17	17
bloviations	20	20
blowbacks	26	26
blowballs	21	21
blowbys	19	19
blowdarts	17	17
blowdowns	21	21
blowers	14	14
blowfish	20	20
blowfishes	22	22
blowflies	20	20
blowguns	19	19
blowhards	19	19