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
systematically	26	26
systematicness	23	23
systematics	19	19
systematise	16	16
systematised	18	18
systematises	17	17
systematising	21	21
systematism	19	19
systematist	16	16
systematists	17	17
systematization	30	30
systematize	25	25
systematized	27	27
systematizer	26	26
systematizers	27	27
systematizes	26	26
systematizing	30	30
systemic	16	16
systemically	24	24
systemics	17	17
systemization	28	28
systemize	23	23
systemized	25	25
systemizes	24	24
systemizing	28	28