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
defects	14	14
defeminizations	33	33
defeminizes	28	28
defences	16	16
defendants	17	17
defenders	15	15
defends	13	13
defenestrate	17	17
defenestrated	19	19
defenestrates	18	18
defenestrating	22	22
defenestration	20	20
defenestrations	21	21
defense	12	12
defensed	14	14
defenseless	17	17
defenselessly	22	22
defenselessness	22	22
defenseman	19	19
defensemen	19	19
defenses	13	13
defensibilities	24	24
defensibility	24	24
defensible	19	19
defensibly	21	21