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
bootlegs	14	14
bootless	12	12
bootlessly	17	17
bootlessness	17	17
bootlickers	22	22
bootlicks	20	20
boots	8	8
bootstrap	15	15
bootstrapped	22	22
bootstrapper	21	21
bootstrappers	22	22
bootstrapping	25	25
bootstraps	16	16
boozehounds	28	28
boozers	19	19
boozes	18	18
booziest	20	20
boozings	23	23
bopeeps	16	16
boppers	16	16
boppiest	17	17
boppish	18	18
bops	10	10
boraces	13	13
boracites	15	15