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
valorous	14	14
valorously	19	19
valors	11	11
valours	13	13
valpolicellas	27	27
valse	10	10
valses	11	11
valuableness	23	23
valuables	19	19
valuates	14	14
valuations	17	17
valuators	15	15
valueless	16	16
valuelessness	21	21
valuers	13	13
values	12	12
valutas	13	13
valveless	19	19
valvelets	19	19
valves	15	15
valvules	19	19
valvulitis	21	21
vambraces	22	22
vamoose	14	14
vamoosed	16	16