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
sycee	10	10
sycees	11	11
syces	10	10
sycomore	16	16
sycomores	17	17
sycon	11	11
syconia	13	13
syconium	18	18
syconoid	15	15
sycons	12	12
sycophancies	26	26
sycophancy	26	26
sycophant	20	20
sycophantic	25	25
sycophantically	33	33
sycophantish	25	25
sycophantishly	30	30
sycophantism	26	26
sycophantly	25	25
sycophants	21	21
sycoses	12	12
sycosis	12	12
syenite	10	10
syenites	11	11
syenitic	14	14