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
wallboards	19	19
wallets	12	12
walleyes	15	15
walleys	14	14
wallflowers	23	23
wallies	12	12
wallopers	17	17
wallopings	21	21
wallops	15	15
wallowers	17	17
wallows	15	15
wallpapers	21	21
walls	10	10
wallydraigles	24	24
walnuts	13	13
walrus	11	11
walruses	13	13
waltzers	21	21
waltzes	20	20
wambles	17	17
wambliest	19	19
wamefous	18	18
wamefuls	19	19
wames	11	11
wammus	16	16