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
adeptnesses	16	16
adepts	10	10
adequacies	24	24
adequateness	24	24
adherences	17	17
adherends	14	14
adherents	13	13
adherers	11	11
adheres	10	10
adhesion	12	12
adhesional	15	15
adhesions	13	13
adhesive	15	15
adhesively	20	20
adhesiveness	20	20
adhesives	16	16
adhibits	14	14
adieus	8	8
adios	6	6
adioses	8	8
adipoceres	17	17
adipocytes	19	19
adipose	11	11
adiposes	12	12
adiposis	12	12