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
striking	15	15
strikingly	20	20
strikings	16	16
strine	7	7
strines	8	8
string	9	9
stringcourse	19	19
stringcourses	20	20
stringed	12	12
stringencies	19	19
stringency	19	19
stringendo	15	15
stringent	13	13
stringently	18	18
stringer	11	11
stringers	12	12
stringhalt	16	16
stringhalted	19	19
stringier	12	12
stringiest	13	13
stringiness	15	15
stringing	15	15
stringings	16	16
stringless	14	14
stringpiece	20	20