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
strophanthin	21	21
strophe	12	12
strophes	13	13
strophic	16	16
stropped	15	15
stropper	14	14
stroppers	15	15
stroppier	15	15
stroppiest	16	16
stropping	18	18
stroppy	15	15
strops	9	9
stroud	8	8
strouding	14	14
stroudings	15	15
strouds	9	9
strove	10	10
strow	8	8
strowed	11	11
strowing	14	14
strown	10	10
strows	9	9
stroy	7	7
stroyed	10	10
stroyer	9	9