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
valetudinarians	24	24
valetudinaries	22	22
valgus	14	14
valguses	16	16
valiances	18	18
valiancies	19	19
valiantness	18	18
valiants	14	14
validates	15	15
validations	18	18
validities	16	16
valines	13	13
valise	11	11
valises	12	12
valkyries	20	20
valkyrs	18	18
valleys	15	15
vallums	17	17
valonias	14	14
valorise	13	13
valorised	15	15
valorises	14	14
valorising	18	18
valorizations	28	28
valorizes	23	23