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
ailurophiles	20	20
ailurophobes	22	22
aimers	9	9
aimless	11	11
aimlessly	16	16
aimlessness	16	16
aims	7	7
ains	5	5
ainsell	10	10
ainsells	11	11
aiolis	7	7
airbags	12	12
airballs	13	13
airbase	10	10
airbases	11	11
airboats	11	11
airbrush	14	14
airbrushed	17	17
airbrushes	16	16
airbrushing	20	20
airburst	12	12
airbursts	13	13
airbus	10	10
airbuses	12	12
airbusses	13	13