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
brandishes	17	17
brandishing	21	21
brands	11	11
branks	14	14
branners	13	13
branniest	14	14
brannigans	18	18
brans	9	9
brantails	14	14
brants	10	10
bras	7	7
brash	10	10
brasher	12	12
brashes	12	12
brashest	13	13
brashier	13	13
brashiest	14	14
brashly	15	15
brashness	15	15
brashnesses	17	17
brashy	13	13
brasier	10	10
brasiers	11	11
brasil	10	10
brasilin	13	13