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
boresome	14	14
boricuas	15	15
borides	11	11
boringness	17	17
borings	13	13
borkings	18	18
borks	12	12
borneols	13	13
bornites	12	12
borohydrides	21	21
boronias	12	12
borons	10	10
borosilicate	19	19
borosilicates	20	20
boroughs	16	16
borrelias	13	13
borrowers	15	15
borrowings	19	19
borrows	13	13
borsch	14	14
borsches	16	16
borscht	15	15
borschts	16	16
borsht	11	11
borshts	12	12