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
deftnesses	15	15
defuels	13	13
defunds	14	14
defuse	11	11
defused	13	13
defuser	12	12
defusers	13	13
defuses	12	12
defusing	16	16
defuzes	21	21
degames	13	13
degamis	13	13
degas	8	8
degases	10	10
degassed	12	12
degasser	11	11
degassers	12	12
degasses	11	11
degassing	15	15
degauss	11	11
degaussed	14	14
degausser	13	13
degaussers	14	14
degausses	13	13
degaussing	17	17