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
defensing	17	17
defensive	18	18
defensively	23	23
defensiveness	23	23
defensives	19	19
deferences	18	18
deferents	14	14
deferments	18	18
deferrals	14	14
deferrers	13	13
defers	10	10
defervescence	28	28
defervescences	29	29
deffest	14	14
defiances	17	17
defibrillates	22	22
defibrillations	25	25
defibrillators	23	23
defibrinates	20	20
defibrinations	23	23
deficiencies	23	23
deficients	18	18
deficits	15	15
defiers	11	11
defies	10	10