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
boused	11	11
bouses	10	10
bousing	14	14
bousouki	17	17
bousoukia	18	18
bousoukis	18	18
boustrophedon	24	24
boustrophedonic	29	29
boustrophedons	25	25
bousy	11	11
boutades	13	13
boutiques	23	23
boutonnieres	18	18
boutons	12	12
bouts	9	9
bouviers	16	16
bouzoukis	27	27
bovids	14	14
bovines	15	15
bovinities	18	18
bovvers	18	18
bowdlerise	18	18
bowdlerised	20	20
bowdlerises	19	19
bowdlerising	23	23