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
strangle	12	12
strangled	14	14
stranglehold	20	20
strangleholds	21	21
strangler	13	13
stranglers	14	14
strangles	13	13
strangling	17	17
strangulate	16	16
strangulated	18	18
strangulates	17	17
strangulating	21	21
strangulation	19	19
strangulations	20	20
stranguries	15	15
strangury	15	15
strap	8	8
straphang	17	17
straphanged	20	20
straphanger	19	19
straphangers	20	20
straphanging	23	23
straphangs	18	18
strapless	13	13
straplesses	15	15