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
depleters	14	14
depletes	13	13
depletions	16	16
deplorableness	24	24
deplorers	14	14
deplores	13	13
deployers	16	16
deployments	22	22
deploys	14	14
deplumes	17	17
depolarizations	30	30
depolarizers	26	26
depolarizes	25	25
depolish	15	15
depolished	18	18
depolishes	17	17
depolishing	21	21
depoliticizes	30	30
depolymerizes	32	32
deponents	15	15
depones	12	12
depopulates	20	20
depopulations	23	23
deportations	17	17
deportees	13	13