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
airchecks	21	21
aircoaches	18	18
aircrews	14	14
airdates	9	9
airdromes	13	13
airdrops	12	12
airers	6	6
airest	6	6
airfares	11	11
airfields	14	14
airflows	15	15
airfoils	12	12
airframes	15	15
airfreights	18	18
airglows	14	14
airheads	11	11
airholes	11	11
airiest	7	7
airiness	9	9
airinesses	11	11
airings	10	10
airless	8	8
airlessness	13	13
airlifts	12	12
airliners	11	11