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
strawy	11	11
stray	7	7
strayed	10	10
strayer	9	9
strayers	10	10
straying	13	13
strays	8	8
streak	10	10
streaked	13	13
streaker	12	12
streakers	13	13
streakier	13	13
streakiest	14	14
streakiness	16	16
streaking	16	16
streakings	17	17
streaks	11	11
streaky	13	13
stream	9	9
streambed	16	16
streambeds	17	17
streamed	12	12
streamer	11	11
streamers	12	12
streamier	12	12