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
swankiness	19	19
swanking	19	19
swanks	14	14
swanky	16	16
swanlike	17	17
swanned	13	13
swanneries	15	15
swannery	15	15
swanning	16	16
swanny	13	13
swanpan	15	15
swanpans	16	16
swans	9	9
swansdown	18	18
swansdowns	19	19
swanskin	17	17
swanskins	18	18
swap	10	10
swapfile	18	18
swapfiles	19	19
swapped	17	17
swapper	16	16
swappers	17	17
swapping	20	20
swaps	11	11