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
zoetropes	21	21
zoisite	16	16
zoisites	17	17
zombies	22	22
zombifies	27	27
zombiism	26	26
zombiisms	27	27
zombis	21	21
zonations	20	20
zoneless	19	19
zoners	16	16
zones	15	15
zonetimes	22	22
zonings	20	20
zonkeys	23	23
zonks	19	19
zonulas	19	19
zonules	19	19
zoochores	23	23
zoodles	18	18
zoogenies	21	21
zoogeographers	32	32
zoogleas	20	20
zoogloeas	21	21
zooids	16	16