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
whisker	16	16
whiskered	19	19
whiskers	17	17
whiskery	19	19
whiskey	18	18
whiskeys	19	19
whiskies	17	17
whisking	20	20
whisks	15	15
whisky	17	17
whisper	15	15
whispered	18	18
whisperer	17	17
whisperers	18	18
whispering	21	21
whisperingly	26	26
whisperings	22	22
whispers	16	16
whispery	18	18
whist	10	10
whisted	13	13
whisting	16	16
whistle	13	13
whistleable	21	21
whistled	15	15