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
syllabub	19	19
syllabubs	20	20
syllabus	16	16
syllabuses	18	18
syllepses	16	16
syllepsis	16	16
sylleptic	19	19
syllogism	18	18
syllogisms	19	19
syllogist	15	15
syllogistic	20	20
syllogistically	28	28
syllogists	16	16
syllogize	24	24
syllogized	26	26
syllogizes	25	25
syllogizing	29	29
sylph	13	13
sylphic	18	18
sylphid	16	16
sylphids	17	17
sylphish	18	18
sylphlike	22	22
sylphs	14	14
sylphy	16	16