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
watercourses	19	19
watercress	16	16
waterdogs	15	15
waterers	11	11
waterfalls	18	18
waterfloods	19	19
waterfowlers	22	22
waterfowls	20	20
waterfronts	18	18
waterhens	15	15
wateriest	12	12
wateriness	14	14
waterings	15	15
waterish	13	13
waterishness	18	18
waterjets	21	21
waterleafs	17	17
waterleaves	19	19
waterless	13	13
waterlessness	18	18
waterlines	15	15
waterlogs	15	15
waterloos	13	13
watermanship	24	24
watermarks	20	20