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
zuppas	22	22
zwiebacks	31	31
zwitterions	24	24
zydecos	22	22
zygapophysis	35	35
zygodactylous	34	34
zygomas	23	23
zygose	19	19
zygoses	20	20
zygosis	20	20
zygosities	23	23
zygosity	23	23
zygospore	25	25
zygospores	26	26
zygotenes	23	23
zygotes	20	20
zymase	20	20
zymases	21	21
zymes	19	19
zymogenes	26	26
zymogens	25	25
zymograms	28	28
zymologies	27	27
zymosan	22	22
zymosans	23	23