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
whorls	12	12
whortleberries	23	23
whortles	14	14
whorts	11	11
whose	10	10
whoseso	12	12
whosesoever	20	20
whosever	17	17
whosis	11	11
whosises	13	13
whosit	11	11
whosits	12	12
whoso	10	10
whosoever	18	18
whumps	18	18
whups	14	14
whydahs	17	17
whydas	14	14
whys	11	11
wiccans	17	17
wiccas	15	15
wiches	14	14
wickapes	21	21
wickedest	20	20
wickedness	22	22