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
bursa	9	9
bursae	10	10
bursal	11	11
bursar	10	10
bursaries	13	13
bursars	11	11
bursary	13	13
bursas	10	10
bursate	11	11
burse	9	9
burseed	12	12
burseeds	13	13
bursera	11	11
burses	10	10
bursitis	12	12
bursitises	14	14
burst	9	9
bursted	12	12
burster	11	11
bursters	12	12
burstier	12	12
burstiest	13	13
bursting	15	15
burstone	13	13
burstones	14	14