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
airwise	10	10
airworthiest	17	17
airworthiness	19	19
ais	3	3
aisle	6	6
aisled	8	8
aisles	7	7
aisleway	14	14
aisleways	15	15
aitchbones	19	19
aitches	12	12
aits	4	4
aivers	10	10
ajies	14	14
ajis	13	13
ajivas	19	19
ajowans	20	20
ajugas	18	18
akebias	14	14
akees	9	9
akelas	11	11
akenes	11	11
akinesia	13	13
akinesias	14	14
akrasia	11	11