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
vacancies	20	20
vacantness	19	19
vacates	14	14
vacationers	19	19
vacationist	19	19
vacationists	20	20
vacationlands	24	24
vacations	17	17
vacays	15	15
vaccinas	19	19
vaccinates	21	21
vaccinations	24	24
vaccinators	22	22
vaccinees	20	20
vaccines	19	19
vaccinias	20	20
vacillates	19	19
vacillations	22	22
vacillators	20	20
vacs	11	11
vacuities	17	17
vacuoles	17	17
vacuous	16	16
vacuously	21	21
vacuousness	21	21