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
xenotransplant	28	28
xenotransplants	29	29
xeriscape	22	22
xeriscapes	23	23
xerographies	26	26
xerophilous	25	25
xerophthalmias	32	32
xerophytes	24	24
xerosere	15	15
xeroseres	16	16
xeroses	14	14
xerosis	14	14
xeroxes	21	21
xerus	13	13
xeruses	15	15
xiphisterna	24	24
xiphisternum	29	29
xiphoids	21	21
xis	10	10
xylans	17	17
xylems	19	19
xylenes	18	18
xylidines	21	21
xylidins	20	20
xylitols	19	19