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
aerosols	9	9
aerospace	15	15
aerospaces	16	16
aerostat	8	8
aerostatics	14	14
aerostats	9	9
aerugos	10	10
aesthete	10	10
aesthetes	11	11
aesthetic	14	14
aesthetical	17	17
aesthetically	22	22
aesthetician	18	18
aestheticians	19	19
aestheticism	20	20
aestheticisms	21	21
aestheticize	26	26
aestheticized	28	28
aestheticizes	27	27
aestheticizing	31	31
aesthetics	15	15
aestival	13	13
aestivate	13	13
aestivated	15	15
aestivates	14	14