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
syndeses	12	12
syndesis	12	12
syndesises	14	14
syndesmoses	18	18
syndesmosis	18	18
syndet	10	10
syndetic	15	15
syndetically	23	23
syndets	11	11
syndic	13	13
syndical	16	16
syndicalism	22	22
syndicalist	19	19
syndicalists	20	20
syndicate	16	16
syndicated	18	18
syndicates	17	17
syndicating	21	21
syndication	19	19
syndications	20	20
syndicator	17	17
syndicators	18	18
syndics	14	14
syndrome	15	15
syndromes	16	16