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
synura	10	10
synurae	11	11
syph	11	11
sypher	13	13
syphered	16	16
syphering	19	19
syphers	14	14
syphilis	16	16
syphilises	18	18
syphilitic	21	21
syphilitics	22	22
syphon	14	14
syphonal	17	17
syphoned	17	17
syphonic	19	19
syphoning	20	20
syphons	15	15
syphs	12	12
syren	8	8
syrens	9	9
syrette	9	9
syrettes	10	10
syringa	12	12
syringas	13	13
syringe	12	12