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
sympodia	17	17
sympodial	19	19
symposia	16	16
symposiast	18	18
symposiasts	19	19
symposium	21	21
symposiums	22	22
symptom	18	18
symptomatic	25	25
symptomatically	33	33
symptomatologic	32	32
symptomatology	30	30
symptomless	23	23
symptoms	19	19
syn	6	6
synaesthesia	17	17
synaesthesias	18	18
synagog	14	14
synagogal	17	17
synagogs	15	15
synagogue	17	17
synagogues	18	18
synanon	12	12
synanons	13	13
synapomorphies	28	28