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
desertified	16	16
desertifies	15	15
desertify	15	15
desertifying	21	21
deserting	13	13
desertion	11	11
desertions	12	12
desertlike	16	16
deserts	8	8
deserve	12	12
deserved	14	14
deservedly	19	19
deservedness	19	19
deserver	13	13
deservers	14	14
deserves	13	13
deserving	17	17
deservings	18	18
desex	13	13
desexed	16	16
desexes	15	15
desexing	19	19
desexualization	35	35
desexualize	30	30
desexualized	32	32