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
aloins	8	8
aloneness	12	12
alonenesses	14	14
alongshore	16	16
alongside	14	14
aloofness	14	14
aloofnesses	16	16
alopecias	16	16
alpacas	14	14
alpenglows	21	21
alpenhorns	18	18
alpenstock	22	22
alpenstocks	23	23
alphabetizers	31	31
alphabetizes	30	30
alphabets	18	18
alphanumerics	27	27
alphas	12	12
alphorns	15	15
alphosis	14	14
alphosises	16	16
alphyls	16	16
alpines	12	12
alpinism	16	16
alpinisms	17	17