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
bucketfuls	26	26
buckets	18	18
bucketsful	26	26
buckeyes	21	21
buckish	20	20
bucklers	20	20
buckles	19	19
buckoes	18	18
buckos	17	17
buckrams	22	22
bucks	16	16
bucksaw	21	21
bucksaws	22	22
buckshee	21	21
buckshees	22	22
buckshot	21	21
buckshots	22	22
buckskin	24	24
buckskinned	29	29
buckskins	25	25
bucktails	21	21
buckthorns	24	24
buckwheats	26	26
buckyballs	28	28
buckytubes	27	27