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
swamp	14	14
swamped	17	17
swamper	16	16
swampers	17	17
swampier	17	17
swampiest	18	18
swampiness	20	20
swamping	20	20
swampish	19	19
swampland	21	21
swamplands	22	22
swamps	15	15
swampy	17	17
swamy	13	13
swan	8	8
swang	11	11
swanherd	15	15
swanherds	16	16
swank	13	13
swanked	16	16
swanker	15	15
swankest	16	16
swankier	16	16
swankiest	17	17
swankily	19	19