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
strategized	23	23
strategizes	22	22
strategizing	26	26
strategy	12	12
strath	8	8
straths	9	9
strathspey	17	17
strathspeys	18	18
strati	6	6
stratification	21	21
stratifications	22	22
stratified	14	14
stratifies	13	13
stratiform	16	16
stratify	13	13
stratifying	19	19
stratigraphic	23	23
stratigraphical	26	26
stratigraphies	21	21
stratigraphy	21	21
stratocumulus	23	23
stratosphere	17	17
stratospheres	18	18
stratospheric	21	21
stratous	9	9