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
wars	7	7
warsaw	12	12
warsaws	13	13
warship	15	15
warships	16	16
warsle	10	10
warsled	12	12
warsler	11	11
warslers	12	12
warsles	11	11
warsling	15	15
warstle	11	11
warstled	13	13
warstler	12	12
warstlers	13	13
warstles	12	12
warstling	16	16
warthogs	15	15
wartiest	11	11
wartimes	14	14
wartless	12	12
warts	8	8
warworks	18	18
was	6	6
wasabi	12	12