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
alcools	12	12
alcopops	18	18
alcoves	15	15
alcyonarians	20	20
aldehydes	16	16
alderflies	16	16
alders	8	8
aldicarbs	17	17
aldolase	11	11
aldolases	12	12
aldolizations	26	26
aldols	9	9
aldose	8	8
aldoses	9	9
aldosterone	14	14
aldosterones	15	15
aldosteronism	19	19
aldosteronisms	20	20
aldrins	10	10
alecs	9	9
alefs	9	9
alegars	10	10
alehouse	12	12
alehouses	13	13
alembics	18	18