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
bookrests	16	16
books	12	12
bookseller	19	19
booksellers	20	20
bookselling	23	23
bookshelf	22	22
bookshelves	25	25
bookshop	20	20
bookshops	21	21
bookstall	18	18
bookstalls	19	19
bookstore	16	16
bookstores	17	17
bookworks	23	23
bookworms	22	22
boomboxes	25	25
boomerangs	19	19
boomers	13	13
boomiest	14	14
boomkins	19	19
boomlets	15	15
booms	11	11
boomtowns	19	19
boondocks	21	21
boondogglers	22	22