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
buttons	12	12
buttonwoods	20	20
buttress	12	12
buttressed	15	15
buttresses	14	14
buttressing	18	18
butts	9	9
buttstock	20	20
buttstocks	21	21
bututs	11	11
butylates	16	16
butylations	19	19
butylenes	17	17
butyls	13	13
butyraldehydes	27	27
butyrals	15	15
butyrates	15	15
butyrins	15	15
butyrophenones	27	27
butyrous	15	15
butyryls	17	17
buxomest	22	22
buxomness	24	24
buxomnesses	26	26
buybacks	24	24