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
delations	12	12
delators	10	10
delayers	12	12
delays	10	10
deleads	10	10
deleafs	12	12
deleaves	14	14
delectabilities	24	24
delectables	20	20
delectations	18	18
delegacies	17	17
delegatees	14	14
delegates	13	13
delegations	16	16
delegators	14	14
delegitimates	20	20
delegitimations	23	23
delegitimizes	29	29
deles	7	7
deleterious	14	14
deleteriously	19	19
deleteriousness	19	19
deletes	9	9
deletions	12	12
delfs	10	10