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
wispily	16	16
wispiness	16	16
wispinesses	18	18
wisping	16	16
wispish	15	15
wisplike	19	19
wisps	11	11
wispy	13	13
wiss	7	7
wissed	10	10
wisses	9	9
wissing	13	13
wist	7	7
wistaria	11	11
wistarias	12	12
wisted	10	10
wisteria	11	11
wisterias	12	12
wistful	15	15
wistfully	20	20
wistfulness	20	20
wisting	13	13
wists	8	8
witans	10	10
witcheries	18	18