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
deism	9	9
deisms	10	10
deist	6	6
deistic	11	11
deistical	14	14
deistically	19	19
deists	7	7
deities	8	8
deixes	14	14
deixis	14	14
deixises	16	16
dejectedness	27	27
dejections	24	24
dejects	20	20
dejeuners	21	21
dekagrams	19	19
dekaliters	16	16
dekameters	18	18
dekares	12	12
dekes	10	10
dekkos	15	15
delaines	11	11
delaminates	17	17
delaminations	20	20
delates	9	9