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
derepress	13	13
derepressed	16	16
derepresses	15	15
derepressing	19	19
derepression	17	17
derepressions	18	18
deriders	10	10
derides	9	9
deringers	13	13
derision	10	10
derisions	11	11
derisive	13	13
derisively	18	18
derisiveness	18	18
derisory	11	11
derivates	14	14
derivations	17	17
derivativeness	24	24
derivatives	20	20
derivatizations	30	30
derivatizes	25	25
derivers	13	13
derives	12	12
dermabrasion	20	20
dermabrasions	21	21