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
sympathized	31	31
sympathizer	30	30
sympathizers	31	31
sympathizes	30	30
sympathizing	34	34
sympatholytic	29	29
sympatholytics	30	30
sympathomimetic	34	34
sympathy	20	20
sympatric	20	20
sympatrically	28	28
sympatries	18	18
sympatry	18	18
symphonic	23	23
symphonically	31	31
symphonies	21	21
symphonious	23	23
symphoniously	28	28
symphonist	21	21
symphonists	22	22
symphony	21	21
symphyseal	23	23
symphyses	21	21
symphysial	23	23
symphysis	21	21