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
variations	15	15
varicellas	19	19
varices	14	14
varicoceles	22	22
varicose	15	15
varicosed	17	17
varicosities	19	19
varicosity	19	19
variegates	16	16
variegations	19	19
variegators	17	17
variers	11	11
varies	10	10
varietals	14	14
varieties	13	13
variolas	13	13
varioles	13	13
variometers	18	18
variorums	17	17
various	12	12
variously	17	17
variousness	17	17
varisized	23	23
varistor	12	12
varistors	13	13