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
bumpkinish	27	27
bumpkins	23	23
bumps	15	15
bumptious	20	20
bumptiously	25	25
bumptiousness	25	25
bums	11	11
bunas	10	10
bunchberries	25	25
bunchers	18	18
bunches	17	17
bunchgrass	22	22
bunchgrasses	24	24
bunchiest	19	19
buncoes	15	15
buncombes	23	23
buncos	14	14
bundist	13	13
bundists	14	14
bundlers	15	15
bundles	14	14
bundlings	19	19
bunds	11	11
bundts	12	12
bunfights	21	21