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
deliquesce	25	25
deliquesced	27	27
deliquescence	32	32
deliquescences	33	33
deliquescent	28	28
deliquesces	26	26
deliquescing	30	30
delirious	12	12
deliriously	17	17
deliriousness	17	17
deliriums	15	15
delis	7	7
delish	10	10
delist	8	8
delisted	11	11
delisting	14	14
delists	9	9
deliverances	22	22
deliverers	16	16
deliveries	16	16
delivers	14	14
dellies	10	10
dells	8	8
delocalizations	31	31
delocalizes	26	26