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
syke	10	10
sykes	11	11
syli	7	7
sylis	8	8
syllabaries	18	18
syllabary	18	18
syllabi	14	14
syllabic	18	18
syllabically	26	26
syllabicate	21	21
syllabicated	23	23
syllabicates	22	22
syllabicating	26	26
syllabication	24	24
syllabicity	23	23
syllabics	19	19
syllabification	29	29
syllabified	22	22
syllabifies	21	21
syllabify	21	21
syllabifying	27	27
syllable	16	16
syllabled	18	18
syllables	17	17
syllabling	21	21