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
bushwhacks	28	28
bushy	13	13
busied	11	11
busier	10	10
busies	10	10
busiest	11	11
busily	13	13
business	13	13
businesses	15	15
businesslike	22	22
businessman	20	20
businessmen	20	20
businesspeople	26	26
businessperson	23	23
businesspersons	24	24
businesswoman	25	25
businesswomen	25	25
busing	13	13
busings	14	14
busk	12	12
busked	15	15
busker	14	14
buskers	15	15
buskin	15	15
buskined	18	18