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
vacuousnesses	23	23
vacuums	19	19
vadose	11	11
vagabondish	24	24
vagabondism	25	25
vagabondisms	26	26
vagabonds	20	20
vagaries	14	14
vagarious	16	16
vagariously	21	21
vagilities	17	17
vaginas	14	14
vaginismus	21	21
vaginitides	19	19
vaginitis	16	16
vaginitises	18	18
vaginoses	16	16
vaginosis	16	16
vagotomies	19	19
vagotonias	17	17
vagrancies	20	20
vagrants	15	15
vagueness	17	17
vaguenesses	19	19
vaguest	14	14