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
wirings	13	13
wis	6	6
wisdom	13	13
wisdoms	14	14
wise	7	7
wiseacre	14	14
wiseacres	15	15
wiseass	10	10
wiseasses	12	12
wisecrack	22	22
wisecracked	25	25
wisecracker	24	24
wisecrackers	25	25
wisecracking	28	28
wisecracks	23	23
wised	9	9
wiseguy	15	15
wiseguys	16	16
wiselier	12	12
wiseliest	13	13
wisely	12	12
wiseness	12	12
wisenesses	14	14
wisenheimer	20	20
wisenheimers	21	21