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
bursts	10	10
bursty	12	12
burthens	15	15
burtons	12	12
burweeds	16	16
bus	7	7
busbar	13	13
busbars	14	14
busbies	14	14
busboy	15	15
busboys	16	16
busby	14	14
bused	10	10
buses	9	9
busgirl	14	14
busgirls	15	15
bush	10	10
bushbabies	22	22
bushbaby	22	22
bushbuck	25	25
bushbucks	26	26
bushed	13	13
bushel	13	13
busheled	16	16
busheler	15	15