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
buffooneries	23	23
buffoonish	23	23
buffoons	19	19
buffos	16	16
buffs	15	15
bugaboos	17	17
bugbanes	18	18
bugbears	17	17
bugeyes	15	15
buggeries	17	17
buggers	15	15
buggies	15	15
buggiest	16	16
bughouse	17	17
bughouses	18	18
buglers	14	14
bugles	13	13
bugleweeds	21	21
bugloss	14	14
buglosses	16	16
bugouts	14	14
bugs	10	10
bugseed	14	14
bugseeds	15	15
bugsha	14	14