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
borstal	11	11
borstals	12	12
borts	8	8
bortzes	19	19
borzois	19	19
bos	6	6
boscage	15	15
boscages	16	16
boschbok	23	23
boschboks	24	24
bosh	9	9
boshbok	19	19
boshboks	20	20
boshes	11	11
boshvark	21	21
boshvarks	22	22
bosk	11	11
boskage	16	16
boskages	17	17
bosker	13	13
bosket	13	13
boskets	14	14
boskier	14	14
boskiest	15	15
bosks	12	12