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
adulations	14	14
adulators	12	12
adulterants	15	15
adulterates	14	14
adulterations	17	17
adulterators	15	15
adulterers	13	13
adulteress	13	13
adulteresses	15	15
adulteries	13	13
adulterous	14	14
adulterously	19	19
adulthoods	16	16
adultness	13	13
adultnesses	15	15
adultress	12	12
adultresses	14	14
adults	9	9
adumbrates	18	18
adumbrations	21	21
aduncous	15	15
adust	7	7
advancements	25	25
advancers	18	18
advances	17	17