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
sulfinyls	18	18
sulfite	12	12
sulfites	13	13
sulfitic	16	16
sulfo	10	10
sulfonamide	21	21
sulfonamides	22	22
sulfonate	15	15
sulfonated	17	17
sulfonates	16	16
sulfonating	20	20
sulfonation	18	18
sulfone	13	13
sulfones	14	14
sulfonic	17	17
sulfonium	19	19
sulfoniums	20	20
sulfonyl	17	17
sulfonyls	18	18
sulfonylurea	22	22
sulfonylureas	23	23
sulforaphane	23	23
sulforaphanes	24	24
sulfoxide	22	22
sulfoxides	23	23