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
depravations	21	21
depravedness	22	22
depravements	24	24
depravers	17	17
depraves	16	16
depravities	19	19
deprecates	17	17
deprecations	20	20
depreciates	18	18
depreciations	21	21
depreciators	19	19
depredates	15	15
depredations	18	18
depredators	16	16
deprenyls	17	17
depress	11	11
depressant	15	15
depressants	16	16
depressed	14	14
depresses	13	13
depressible	19	19
depressing	17	17
depressingly	22	22
depression	15	15
depressions	16	16