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
swotter	10	10
swotters	11	11
swotting	14	14
swoun	10	10
swound	12	12
swounded	15	15
swounding	18	18
swounds	13	13
swouned	13	13
swouning	16	16
swouns	11	11
swum	11	11
swung	12	12
sybarite	13	13
sybarites	14	14
sybaritic	17	17
sybaritically	25	25
sybaritism	18	18
sybo	9	9
syboes	11	11
sycamine	17	17
sycamines	18	18
sycamore	16	16
sycamores	17	17
syce	9	9