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
systemless	16	16
systems	12	12
systole	10	10
systoles	11	11
systolic	14	14
syzygal	23	23
syzygial	24	24
syzygies	23	23
syzygy	23	23
tabanids	13	13
tabards	11	11
tabarets	11	11
tabbies	13	13
tabbings	17	17
tabbis	12	12
tabbises	14	14
tabboulehs	20	20
tabernacles	19	19
tabers	9	9
tabes	8	8
tabetics	14	14
tablas	10	10
tablatures	15	15
tableaus	13	13
tablecloths	21	21