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
bromelains	18	18
bromeliads	18	18
bromelias	16	16
bromelins	17	17
bromes	12	12
bromides	15	15
bromids	14	14
brominates	17	17
brominations	20	20
bromines	15	15
bromins	14	14
bromism	16	16
bromisms	17	17
bromizes	23	23
bromos	12	12
bromouracils	23	23
bronchiectases	26	26
bronchiectasis	26	26
bronchiolitis	23	23
bronchitis	19	19
bronchitises	21	21
bronchodilators	26	26
bronchos	17	17
bronchoscope	27	27
bronchoscopes	28	28