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
advantageous	21	21
advantageously	26	26
advantages	18	18
advections	19	19
advects	15	15
adventitias	17	17
adventitious	19	19
adventitiously	24	24
adventives	20	20
advents	13	13
adventurers	18	18
adventures	17	17
adventuresome	23	23
adventuress	18	18
adventuresses	20	20
adventurism	21	21
adventurisms	22	22
adventurist	18	18
adventuristic	23	23
adventurists	19	19
adventurous	19	19
adventurously	24	24
adventurousness	24	24
adverbials	19	19
adverbs	15	15