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
brutalities	16	16
brutalizations	29	29
brutalizes	24	24
brutes	10	10
brutest	11	11
brutifies	16	16
brutish	13	13
brutishly	18	18
brutishness	18	18
brutishnesses	20	20
brutism	14	14
brutisms	15	15
bruts	9	9
bruxes	17	17
bruxism	21	21
bruxisms	22	22
bryologies	18	18
bryologist	18	18
bryologists	19	19
bryonies	14	14
bryophyllums	30	30
bryophytes	22	22
bryozoans	24	24
bubales	15	15
bubalis	15	15