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
stringpieces	21	21
strings	10	10
stringy	12	12
stringybark	23	23
stringybarks	24	24
strip	8	8
stripe	9	9
striped	11	11
stripeless	14	14
striper	10	10
stripers	11	11
stripes	10	10
stripey	12	12
stripier	11	11
stripiest	12	12
striping	14	14
stripings	15	15
stripling	16	16
striplings	17	17
strippable	20	20
stripped	15	15
stripper	14	14
strippers	15	15
stripping	18	18
strips	9	9