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
swartness	13	13
swartnesses	15	15
swarty	11	11
swash	10	10
swashbuckle	28	28
swashbuckled	30	30
swashbuckler	29	29
swashbucklers	30	30
swashbuckles	29	29
swashbuckling	33	33
swashed	13	13
swasher	12	12
swashers	13	13
swashes	12	12
swashing	16	16
swastica	14	14
swasticas	15	15
swastika	15	15
swastikas	16	16
swat	7	7
swatch	14	14
swatches	16	16
swath	10	10
swathe	11	11
swathed	13	13