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
bowelless	17	17
bowels	13	13
bowerbirds	20	20
boweries	14	14
bowers	12	12
bowfins	17	17
bowheads	17	17
bowhunts	18	18
bowings	16	16
bowknots	19	19
bowlders	16	16
bowlegs	16	16
bowlers	14	14
bowless	14	14
bowlfuls	20	20
bowlines	16	16
bowlings	18	18
bowls	12	12
bowpots	16	16
bows	10	10
bowsaw	15	15
bowsaws	16	16
bowse	11	11
bowsed	13	13
bowser	12	12