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
wheres	11	11
wheresoever	20	20
wherries	13	13
wherves	16	16
whets	10	10
whetstone	15	15
whetstones	16	16
whetters	13	13
whews	13	13
wheyfaces	22	22
wheyish	16	16
wheys	12	12
whichsoever	25	25
whickers	20	20
whidahs	15	15
whids	11	11
whiffers	19	19
whiffets	19	19
whiffiest	20	20
whifflers	21	21
whiffles	20	20
whiffs	17	17
whigmaleeries	24	24
whigs	12	12
whiles	12	12