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
wintriness	15	15
winzes	19	19
wipeouts	15	15
wipers	12	12
wipes	11	11
wiredrawers	18	18
wiredraws	16	16
wirehairs	14	14
wireless	12	12
wirelessed	15	15
wirelesses	14	14
wirelessing	18	18
wirelessly	17	17
wirelines	14	14
wirephotos	18	18
wirers	9	9
wires	8	8
wiretappers	20	20
wiretaps	14	14
wireways	16	16
wireworks	19	19
wireworms	18	18
wiriest	10	10
wiriness	12	12
wirinesses	14	14