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
swooned	12	12
swooner	11	11
swooners	12	12
swoonier	12	12
swooniest	13	13
swooning	15	15
swooningly	20	20
swoons	10	10
swoony	12	12
swoop	11	11
swooped	14	14
swooper	13	13
swoopers	14	14
swoopier	14	14
swoopiest	15	15
swooping	17	17
swoops	12	12
swoopstake	20	20
swoopy	14	14
swoosh	11	11
swooshed	14	14
swooshes	13	13
swooshing	17	17
swop	10	10
swopped	17	17