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
vivas	13	13
vivats	14	14
viverrids	18	18
vivers	14	14
vividest	17	17
vividness	19	19
vividnesses	21	21
vivifications	28	28
vivifiers	20	20
vivifies	19	19
viviparities	23	23
viviparous	22	22
viviparously	27	27
vivisect	19	19
vivisected	22	22
vivisecting	25	25
vivisection	23	23
vivisectional	26	26
vivisectionist	26	26
vivisectionists	27	27
vivisections	24	24
vivisector	21	21
vivisectors	22	22
vivisects	20	20
vixenish	22	22