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
vertus	11	11
vervains	17	17
verves	14	14
vervets	15	15
vesica	13	13
vesicae	14	14
vesical	15	15
vesicant	16	16
vesicants	17	17
vesicate	15	15
vesicated	17	17
vesicates	16	16
vesicating	20	20
vesicle	15	15
vesicles	16	16
vesicula	17	17
vesiculae	18	18
vesicular	18	18
vesicularities	23	23
vesicularity	23	23
vesiculate	19	19
vesiculated	21	21
vesiculates	20	20
vesiculating	24	24
vesiculation	22	22