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
developments	25	25
develops	17	17
devels	12	12
deverbals	18	18
deverbatives	24	24
devest	11	11
devested	14	14
devesting	17	17
devests	12	12
deviances	18	18
deviancies	19	19
deviants	14	14
deviates	13	13
deviationist	18	18
deviationists	19	19
deviations	16	16
deviators	14	14
devices	15	15
devilfish	20	20
devilfishes	22	22
devilish	16	16
devilishly	21	21
devilishness	21	21
devilkins	20	20
devilments	20	20