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
bushlike	19	19
bushlot	14	14
bushlots	15	15
bushman	17	17
bushmaster	19	19
bushmasters	20	20
bushmen	17	17
bushpig	18	18
bushpigs	19	19
bushranger	19	19
bushrangers	20	20
bushranging	23	23
bushtit	13	13
bushtits	14	14
bushveld	20	20
bushvelds	21	21
bushwa	15	15
bushwah	18	18
bushwahs	19	19
bushwas	16	16
bushwhack	27	27
bushwhacked	30	30
bushwhacker	29	29
bushwhackers	30	30
bushwhacking	33	33