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
woodcuts	16	16
woodcutters	19	19
woodenest	14	14
woodenheads	19	19
woodenness	16	16
woodferns	17	17
woodhens	15	15
woodies	11	11
woodiest	12	12
woodiness	14	14
woodinesses	16	16
woodlanders	18	18
woodlands	16	16
woodlarks	18	18
woodless	13	13
woodlores	14	14
woodlots	13	13
woodnotes	14	14
woodpeckers	25	25
woodpiles	17	17
woodrats	12	12
woodruffs	20	20
woodrush	15	15
woodrushes	17	17
woods	9	9