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
botels	10	10
botflies	15	15
botherations	18	18
bothers	12	12
bothersome	18	18
bothies	12	12
bothriums	18	18
botnets	11	11
botoxes	17	17
botryose	13	13
botrytis	13	13
botrytises	15	15
bots	7	7
bottlebrush	21	21
bottlebrushes	23	23
bottlefuls	19	19
bottlenecks	23	23
bottlers	12	12
bottles	11	11
bottlings	16	16
bottomers	15	15
bottomless	17	17
bottomlessly	22	22
bottomlessness	22	22
bottommost	19	19