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
boardinghouse	23	23
boardinghouses	24	24
boardings	16	16
boardrooms	17	17
boards	10	10
boardsailing	20	20
boardsailor	16	16
boardsailors	17	17
boardwalks	22	22
boarfish	16	16
boarfishes	18	18
boarish	12	12
boars	8	8
boarts	9	9
boas	7	7
boast	8	8
boasted	11	11
boaster	10	10
boasters	11	11
boastful	16	16
boastfully	21	21
boastfulness	21	21
boasting	14	14
boasts	9	9
boatbills	17	17