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
boatbuilders	21	21
boatels	11	11
boaters	10	10
boatfuls	16	16
boathooks	18	18
boathouse	15	15
boathouses	16	16
boatings	14	14
boatlifts	16	16
boatloads	14	14
boatnecks	20	20
boatports	15	15
boats	8	8
boatsman	15	15
boatsmen	15	15
boatswain	16	16
boatswains	17	17
boatyards	15	15
bobberies	18	18
bobbers	16	16
bobbies	16	16
bobbinets	19	19
bobbins	17	17
bobbles	17	17
bobbliest	19	19