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
wildfires	17	17
wildflowers	23	23
wildfowlers	23	23
wildfowls	21	21
wildings	16	16
wildish	14	14
wildlands	17	17
wildlings	18	18
wildness	14	14
wildnesses	16	16
wilds	10	10
wildwoods	18	18
wiles	9	9
wiliest	11	11
wiliness	13	13
wilinesses	15	15
willemites	18	18
willers	12	12
willets	12	12
willfulness	22	22
willfulnesses	24	24
willies	12	12
willingest	18	18
willingness	20	20
willingnesses	22	22