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
syringed	14	14
syringes	13	13
syringing	17	17
syringomyelia	24	24
syringomyelic	27	27
syrinx	16	16
syrinxes	18	18
syrphian	16	16
syrphians	17	17
syrphid	15	15
syrphids	16	16
syrup	11	11
syruped	14	14
syrupier	14	14
syrupiest	15	15
syruping	17	17
syrups	12	12
syrupy	14	14
sysadmin	15	15
sysadmins	16	16
sysop	10	10
sysops	11	11
systaltic	15	15
system	11	11
systematic	18	18