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
bossinesses	15	15
bossing	13	13
bossism	13	13
bossisms	14	14
bossy	10	10
boston	10	10
bostons	11	11
bosun	10	10
bosuns	11	11
botanicals	18	18
botanicas	16	16
botanies	12	12
botanise	12	12
botanised	14	14
botanises	13	13
botanising	17	17
botanist	12	12
botanists	13	13
botanizers	23	23
botanizes	22	22
botas	8	8
botcheries	18	18
botchers	16	16
botches	15	15
botchiest	17	17