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
degenderizes	26	26
degenders	14	14
degeneracies	19	19
degenerateness	19	19
degenerations	18	18
degerms	13	13
deglaciations	21	21
deglamorizes	28	28
deglazes	21	21
deglutitions	18	18
degorges	13	13
degradabilities	23	23
degradations	17	17
degraders	13	13
degrades	12	12
degranulations	21	21
degrease	11	11
degreased	13	13
degreaser	12	12
degreasers	13	13
degreases	12	12
degreasing	16	16
degrees	10	10
degressive	17	17
degressively	22	22