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
werwolves	20	20
weskit	13	13
weskits	14	14
wessand	12	12
wessands	13	13
west	7	7
westbound	18	18
wester	9	9
westered	12	12
westering	15	15
westerlies	14	14
westerly	14	14
western	11	11
westernisation	19	19
westernise	14	14
westernised	16	16
westernises	15	15
westernising	19	19
westernization	28	28
westernize	23	23
westernized	25	25
westernizer	24	24
westernizers	25	25
westernizes	24	24
westernizing	28	28