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
xanthates	19	19
xantheins	20	20
xanthenes	20	20
xanthines	20	20
xanthins	19	19
xanthomas	22	22
xanthones	20	20
xanthophylls	31	31
xanthous	19	19
xebecs	19	19
xenias	14	14
xenodiagnoses	25	25
xenodiagnosis	25	25
xenodiagnostic	29	29
xenogamies	23	23
xenogenies	21	21
xenografts	23	23
xenoliths	20	20
xenons	15	15
xenophiles	24	24
xenophobes	26	26
xenophobias	27	27
xenopus	19	19
xenopuses	21	21
xenotimes	20	20