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
wats	7	7
wattages	13	13
wattapes	14	14
wattest	10	10
watthours	15	15
wattlebirds	19	19
wattles	11	11
wattless	12	12
wattmeters	16	16
watts	8	8
wauchts	16	16
waughts	15	15
wauks	13	13
wauls	10	10
wavebands	21	21
waveforms	22	22
waveguides	21	21
wavelengths	24	24
waveless	16	16
wavelets	16	16
waveoffs	21	21
waverers	15	15
wavers	13	13
waves	12	12
waveshape	21	21