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
virtuously	19	19
virtuousness	19	19
virtuousnesses	21	21
virtus	11	11
virucides	18	18
virulences	20	20
virulencies	21	21
viruliferous	22	22
virus	10	10
viruses	12	12
virusoid	14	14
virusoids	15	15
vis	7	7
visa	8	8
visaed	11	11
visage	12	12
visaged	14	14
visages	13	13
visaing	14	14
visard	11	11
visards	12	12
visas	9	9
viscacha	20	20
viscachas	21	21
viscera	14	14