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
aligners	12	12
alignments	18	18
aligns	10	10
alikeness	15	15
alikenesses	17	17
alimentations	19	19
aliments	13	13
alimonies	14	14
alinements	16	16
aliners	9	9
alines	8	8
alipeds	12	12
aliquots	19	19
alist	6	6
aliteracies	15	15
aliterates	11	11
aliveness	15	15
alivenesses	17	17
aliyahs	12	12
aliyas	9	9
aliyos	9	9
alizarins	20	20
alkahest	15	15
alkahestic	20	20
alkahests	16	16