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
stylizing	24	24
stylobate	15	15
stylobates	16	16
stylography	23	23
styloid	11	11
styloids	12	12
stylopid	15	15
stylopids	16	16
stylops	13	13
stylus	10	10
styluses	12	12
stymie	11	11
stymied	13	13
stymieing	17	17
stymies	12	12
stymy	12	12
stymying	18	18
stypsis	12	12
stypsises	14	14
styptic	15	15
styptics	16	16
styrax	15	15
styraxes	17	17
styrene	10	10
styrenes	11	11