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
wayfarers	17	17
waygoings	19	19
waylayers	17	17
waylays	15	15
wayless	13	13
waymarks	20	20
waypoints	18	18
ways	9	9
wayside	13	13
waysides	14	14
waywardness	21	21
weakeners	17	17
weakens	15	15
weakest	14	14
weakfish	20	20
weakfishes	22	22
weakish	16	16
weakliest	17	17
weakliness	19	19
weaklings	20	20
weakness	16	16
weaknesses	18	18
weakons	15	15
weakside	16	16
weaksides	17	17