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
swaging	15	15
swagman	16	16
swagmen	16	16
swags	10	10
swail	9	9
swails	10	10
swain	9	9
swainish	14	14
swainishness	19	19
swains	10	10
swale	9	9
swales	10	10
swallow	15	15
swallowable	23	23
swallowed	18	18
swallower	17	17
swallowers	18	18
swallowing	21	21
swallows	16	16
swallowtail	20	20
swallowtails	21	21
swam	10	10
swami	11	11
swamies	13	13
swamis	12	12