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
swiftly	16	16
swiftness	16	16
swiftnesses	18	18
swifts	12	12
swig	9	9
swigged	15	15
swigger	14	14
swiggers	15	15
swigging	18	18
swigs	10	10
swile	9	9
swiler	10	10
swilers	11	11
swiles	10	10
swiling	14	14
swilings	15	15
swill	10	10
swilled	13	13
swiller	12	12
swillers	13	13
swilling	16	16
swills	11	11
swim	10	10
swimmable	22	22
swimmer	16	16