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
bounties	13	13
bountifulness	24	24
bouquets	22	22
bourbonism	21	21
bourbons	16	16
bourdons	14	14
bourgeois	15	15
bourgeoise	16	16
bourgeoisie	17	17
bourgeoisies	18	18
bourgeoisified	24	24
bourgeoisifies	23	23
bourgeoisify	23	23
bourgeons	16	16
bourgies	14	14
bourgiest	15	15
bourgs	12	12
bournes	12	12
bourns	11	11
bourrees	12	12
bourrides	14	14
bourse	10	10
bourses	11	11
bourtrees	13	13
bouse	9	9