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
swines	10	10
swing	11	11
swingby	18	18
swingbys	19	19
swinge	12	12
swinged	14	14
swingeing	18	18
swinger	13	13
swingers	14	14
swinges	13	13
swingier	14	14
swingiest	15	15
swinging	17	17
swingingest	20	20
swingingly	22	22
swingings	18	18
swingle	14	14
swingled	16	16
swingles	15	15
swingletree	18	18
swingletrees	19	19
swingling	19	19
swingman	18	18
swingmen	18	18
swings	12	12