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
vulgarism	20	20
vulgarisms	21	21
vulgarities	19	19
vulgarizations	32	32
vulgarizes	27	27
vulgars	15	15
vulgates	16	16
vulgus	15	15
vulguses	17	17
vulnerabilities	26	26
vulnerableness	26	26
vulneraries	18	18
vulns	12	12
vultures	15	15
vulturish	18	18
vulturous	17	17
vulvas	16	16
vulvitis	18	18
vulvitises	20	20
vulvovaginitis	31	31
wabblers	18	18
wabbles	17	17
wabbliest	19	19
wabbliness	21	21
wabs	10	10