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
straggly	15	15
straight	12	12
straightaway	21	21
straightaways	22	22
straightbred	20	20
straightbreds	21	21
straighted	15	15
straightedge	19	19
straightedges	20	20
straighten	15	15
straightened	18	18
straightener	17	17
straighteners	18	18
straightening	21	21
straightens	16	16
straighter	14	14
straightest	15	15
straightforward	26	26
straighting	18	18
straightish	17	17
straightjacket	34	34
straightjackets	35	35
straightlaced	22	22
straightly	17	17
straightness	17	17