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
synoptically	25	25
synostoses	13	13
synostosis	13	13
synovia	14	14
synovial	16	16
synovias	15	15
synovitis	16	16
synovitises	18	18
syntactic	18	18
syntactical	21	21
syntactically	26	26
syntactician	22	22
syntacticians	23	23
syntactics	19	19
syntagm	15	15
syntagma	16	16
syntagmas	17	17
syntagmata	18	18
syntagmatic	22	22
syntagms	16	16
syntax	16	16
syntaxes	18	18
synth	10	10
synthase	13	13
synthases	14	14