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
whizbangs	29	29
whizzbangs	39	39
whizzers	31	31
whizzes	30	30
whizziest	32	32
whodunits	17	17
whodunnits	19	19
wholeness	16	16
wholenesses	18	18
wholes	12	12
wholesale	16	16
wholesaled	18	18
wholesaler	17	17
wholesalers	18	18
wholesales	17	17
wholesaling	21	21
wholesome	18	18
wholesomely	23	23
wholesomeness	23	23
wholesomenesses	25	25
wholesomer	19	19
wholesomest	20	20
wholism	16	16
wholisms	17	17
whomps	17	17