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
watchbands	23	23
watchcase	20	20
watchcases	21	21
watchcries	21	21
watchdogs	20	20
watchers	16	16
watches	15	15
watcheyes	19	19
watchfulness	26	26
watchmakers	26	26
watchouts	18	18
watchtowers	22	22
watchwords	22	22
waterages	14	14
waterbeds	16	16
waterbirds	17	17
waterbucks	24	24
waterbus	15	15
waterbuses	17	17
waterbusses	18	18
watercolorist	20	20
watercolorists	21	21
watercolors	18	18
watercoolers	19	19
watercourse	18	18