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
swingy	14	14
swinish	13	13
swinishly	18	18
swinishness	18	18
swink	13	13
swinked	16	16
swinking	19	19
swinks	14	14
swinney	14	14
swinneys	15	15
swipe	11	11
swiped	13	13
swiper	12	12
swipers	13	13
swipes	12	12
swiping	16	16
swiple	13	13
swiples	14	14
swipple	17	17
swipples	18	18
swirl	9	9
swirled	12	12
swirlier	12	12
swirliest	13	13
swirling	15	15