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
albumose	16	16
albumoses	17	17
albums	14	14
alburnums	19	19
albuterols	16	16
alcades	12	12
alcahest	14	14
alcahests	15	15
alcaics	14	14
alcaides	13	13
alcaldes	14	14
alcaydes	15	15
alcazars	21	21
alchemies	18	18
alchemist	18	18
alchemistic	23	23
alchemistical	26	26
alchemists	19	19
alchemizes	28	28
alchymies	20	20
alcids	11	11
alcoholics	20	20
alcoholism	20	20
alcoholisms	21	21
alcohols	15	15