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
bottomries	16	16
bottoms	13	13
botts	8	8
botulins	14	14
botulinums	20	20
botulinus	16	16
botulinuses	18	18
botulism	16	16
botulisms	17	17
boubous	15	15
bouchees	17	17
boucles	15	15
boudins	13	13
boudoirs	13	13
bouffants	20	20
bouffes	17	17
bougainvillaeas	28	28
bougainvilleas	27	27
boughpots	20	20
boughs	14	14
bougies	13	13
bougiest	14	14
bouillabaisse	22	22
bouillabaisses	23	23
bouillons	16	16