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
zooiest	16	16
zookeepers	26	26
zooks	18	18
zoolaters	19	19
zoolatries	20	20
zoologies	21	21
zoologist	21	21
zoologists	22	22
zoomanias	22	22
zoomers	19	19
zoometries	22	22
zoomorphs	26	26
zooms	17	17
zoonoses	18	18
zoonosis	18	18
zoons	15	15
zoophiles	24	24
zoophilies	25	25
zoophilous	26	26
zoophobes	26	26
zoophytes	25	25
zooplankters	30	30
zooplanktons	31	31
zoos	13	13
zoosperm	23	23