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
syncopator	19	19
syncopators	20	20
syncope	16	16
syncopes	17	17
syncopic	20	20
syncretic	18	18
syncretise	16	16
syncretised	18	18
syncretises	17	17
syncretising	21	21
syncretism	19	19
syncretisms	20	20
syncretist	16	16
syncretistic	21	21
syncretists	17	17
syncretize	25	25
syncretized	27	27
syncretizes	26	26
syncretizing	30	30
syncs	11	11
syncytia	16	16
syncytial	18	18
syncytium	21	21
syndactylism	25	25
syndactyly	22	22