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
bolivianos	19	19
bolivias	16	16
bollards	14	14
bollixes	20	20
bolloxes	20	20
bolls	10	10
bollworms	20	20
bolognas	15	15
bolometers	17	17
boloneys	15	15
bolos	9	9
bolshevism	23	23
bolshevisms	24	24
bolshevize	29	29
bolshevized	31	31
bolshevizes	30	30
bolshevizing	34	34
bolshie	13	13
bolshies	14	14
bolshy	14	14
bolson	11	11
bolsons	12	12
bolster	11	11
bolstered	14	14
bolsterer	13	13