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
burdensome	19	19
burdies	12	12
burdocks	20	20
burds	10	10
bureaucracies	24	24
bureaucratese	21	21
bureaucratise	21	21
bureaucratised	23	23
bureaucratises	22	22
bureaucratising	26	26
bureaucratism	24	24
bureaucratisms	25	25
bureaucratizes	31	31
bureaucrats	19	19
bureaus	12	12
burets	10	10
burettes	12	12
burfis	13	13
burgages	16	16
burgees	13	13
burgeons	15	15
burgers	13	13
burgess	13	13
burgesses	15	15
burghers	16	16