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
sweatshops	18	18
sweaty	11	11
swede	9	9
swedes	10	10
sweeney	13	13
sweeneys	14	14
sweenies	12	12
sweeny	12	12
sweep	11	11
sweepback	25	25
sweepbacks	26	26
sweeper	13	13
sweepers	14	14
sweepier	14	14
sweepiest	15	15
sweeping	17	17
sweepingly	22	22
sweepingness	22	22
sweepings	18	18
sweeps	12	12
sweepstakes	21	21
sweepy	14	14
sweer	8	8
sweet	8	8
sweetbread	17	17