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
delouse	10	10
deloused	12	12
delouser	11	11
delousers	12	12
delouses	11	11
delousing	15	15
delphiniums	23	23
dels	6	6
deltas	8	8
deltoideus	14	14
deltoids	11	11
delts	7	7
deluders	12	12
deludes	11	11
deluges	12	12
delusion	12	12
delusional	15	15
delusionary	17	17
delusions	13	13
delusive	15	15
delusively	20	20
delusiveness	20	20
delusory	13	13
deluster	11	11
delustered	14	14