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
burnishers	17	17
burnishes	16	16
burnishing	20	20
burnoose	13	13
burnoosed	15	15
burnooses	14	14
burnous	13	13
burnouses	15	15
burnouts	14	14
burns	10	10
burnside	14	14
burnsides	15	15
burpees	14	14
burps	12	12
burqas	19	19
burrers	11	11
burrfish	17	17
burrfishes	19	19
burriest	12	12
burritos	12	12
burros	10	10
burrowers	16	16
burrows	14	14
burrs	9	9
burs	8	8