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
wheelless	16	16
wheels	12	12
wheelsman	19	19
wheelsmen	19	19
wheelworks	23	23
wheelwrights	25	25
wheens	12	12
wheeples	17	17
wheeps	14	14
wheezers	22	22
wheezes	21	21
wheeziest	23	23
wheeziness	25	25
whelkiest	19	19
whelks	16	16
whelms	15	15
whelps	15	15
whenas	12	12
whencesoever	25	25
whens	11	11
whensoever	20	20
whereabouts	20	20
whereas	12	12
whereases	14	14
wherefores	18	18