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
wannabes	16	16
wanness	12	12
wannesses	14	14
wannest	12	12
wannigans	17	17
wans	8	8
wantages	14	14
wanters	11	11
wantoners	14	14
wantonness	16	16
wantons	12	12
wants	9	9
wapentakes	21	21
wapitis	13	13
wappenschawing	35	35
wappenschawings	36	36
waps	10	10
warbirds	15	15
warblers	15	15
warbles	14	14
warbliest	16	16
warbonnets	18	18
warcrafts	18	18
wardenries	15	15
wardens	12	12