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
depressive	18	18
depressively	23	23
depressor	13	13
depressors	14	14
depressurize	26	26
depressurized	28	28
depressurizes	27	27
depressurizing	31	31
deprivals	18	18
deprivations	21	21
deprivers	17	17
deprives	16	16
deprogrammers	25	25
deprograms	19	19
deps	8	8
depside	12	12
depsides	13	13
depthless	16	16
depths	12	12
depurates	14	14
deputations	17	17
deputes	12	12
deputies	13	13
deputise	13	13
deputised	15	15