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
sweltering	17	17
swelteringly	22	22
swelters	12	12
sweltrier	13	13
sweltriest	14	14
sweltry	13	13
swept	11	11
swerve	13	13
swerved	15	15
swerver	14	14
swervers	15	15
swerves	14	14
swerving	18	18
sweven	14	14
swevens	15	15
swidden	13	13
swiddens	14	14
swift	11	11
swifter	13	13
swifters	14	14
swiftest	14	14
swiftie	13	13
swifties	14	14
swiftlet	15	15
swiftlets	16	16