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
wickednesses	24	24
wickers	17	17
wicketkeepers	30	30
wickets	17	17
wickings	21	21
wickiups	22	22
wickless	19	19
wicks	15	15
wickyups	24	24
wicopies	17	17
widders	12	12
widdershins	19	19
widdies	12	12
widdles	13	13
wideawakes	21	21
widebodies	18	18
wideners	13	13
wideness	13	13
widenesses	15	15
widens	11	11
wideouts	13	13
wides	9	9
widespread	18	18
widest	10	10
widgeons	15	15