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
boondoggles	21	21
boonies	11	11
boonless	13	13
boons	9	9
boorish	12	12
boorishly	17	17
boorishness	17	17
boors	8	8
boos	7	7
boost	8	8
boosted	11	11
booster	10	10
boosterism	16	16
boosterisms	17	17
boosters	11	11
boosting	14	14
boosts	9	9
bootblacks	24	24
bootees	10	10
booteries	12	12
booths	11	11
booties	10	10
bootjacks	28	28
bootlaces	16	16
bootleggers	19	19