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
borages	12	12
borals	10	10
boranes	11	11
boras	8	8
borates	10	10
boraxes	17	17
borazons	21	21
borborygmus	25	25
bordellos	15	15
bordels	12	12
borderers	13	13
borderlands	18	18
borderlines	17	17
borders	11	11
bordures	13	13
boreas	9	9
boreases	11	11
borecoles	16	16
boredoms	15	15
boreens	11	11
boreholes	15	15
borers	9	9
bores	8	8
borescope	18	18
borescopes	19	19