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
allelomorphs	23	23
allelopathies	21	21
alleluias	13	13
allemandes	17	17
allergenicities	23	23
allergens	14	14
allergies	13	13
allergins	14	14
allergist	13	13
allergists	14	14
allethrins	15	15
alleviates	16	16
alleviations	19	19
alleviators	17	17
alleys	10	10
alleyways	18	18
allheals	13	13
alliaceous	16	16
alliaks	13	13
alliances	15	15
allicins	14	14
allies	8	8
alligators	14	14
alliterations	16	16
alliums	13	13