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
syntheses	14	14
synthesis	14	14
synthesist	15	15
synthesists	16	16
synthesize	24	24
synthesized	26	26
synthesizer	25	25
synthesizers	26	26
synthesizes	25	25
synthesizing	29	29
synthetase	15	15
synthetases	16	16
synthetic	17	17
synthetically	25	25
synthetics	18	18
synthpop	19	19
synthpops	20	20
synths	11	11
syntone	11	11
syntones	12	12
syntonic	15	15
syntonies	13	13
syntony	13	13
syntype	15	15
syntypes	16	16