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
strakes	11	11
stramash	13	13
stramashes	15	15
stramonies	14	14
stramonium	18	18
stramony	14	14
strand	8	8
stranded	11	11
strandedness	16	16
strander	10	10
stranders	11	11
stranding	14	14
strandline	14	14
strandlines	15	15
strands	9	9
strang	9	9
strange	10	10
strangely	15	15
strangeness	15	15
stranger	11	11
strangered	14	14
strangering	17	17
strangers	12	12
stranges	11	11
strangest	12	12