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
bushelers	16	16
busheling	19	19
bushelled	18	18
bushelling	21	21
bushels	14	14
busher	12	12
bushers	13	13
bushes	12	12
bushfire	17	17
bushfires	18	18
bushgoat	16	16
bushgoats	17	17
bushido	14	14
bushidos	15	15
bushier	13	13
bushies	13	13
bushiest	14	14
bushily	16	16
bushiness	16	16
bushinesses	18	18
bushing	16	16
bushings	17	17
bushland	17	17
bushlands	18	18
bushless	15	15