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
whistler	14	14
whistlers	15	15
whistles	14	14
whistling	18	18
whistlings	19	19
whists	11	11
whitebaits	18	18
whitebeards	20	20
whiteboards	20	20
whitecaps	20	20
whitefaces	21	21
whitefish	19	19
whitefishes	21	21
whiteflies	19	19
whiteheads	18	18
whiteners	15	15
whiteness	15	15
whitenesses	17	17
whitenings	19	19
whitens	13	13
whiteouts	15	15
whites	11	11
whitesmith	20	20
whitesmiths	21	21
whitest	12	12