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
stratovolcano	22	22
stratovolcanoes	24	24
stratum	11	11
stratums	12	12
stratus	8	8
stratuses	10	10
stravage	14	14
stravaged	16	16
stravages	15	15
stravaging	19	19
stravaig	14	14
stravaiged	17	17
stravaiging	20	20
stravaigs	15	15
straw	8	8
strawberries	18	18
strawberry	18	18
strawed	11	11
strawflower	21	21
strawflowers	22	22
strawhat	13	13
strawier	11	11
strawiest	12	12
strawing	14	14
straws	9	9