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
departures	15	15
dependabilities	25	25
dependableness	25	25
dependances	21	21
dependants	17	17
dependences	21	21
dependencies	22	22
dependents	17	17
depends	13	13
depeoples	17	17
deperms	14	14
depersonalize	28	28
depersonalized	30	30
depersonalizes	29	29
depersonalizing	33	33
dephosphorylate	29	29
depicters	16	16
depictions	18	18
depictors	16	16
depicts	14	14
depigmentations	26	26
depilates	14	14
depilations	17	17
depilatories	17	17
deplanes	14	14