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
devilries	15	15
devils	12	12
deviltries	16	16
devilwoods	20	20
devious	13	13
deviously	18	18
deviousness	18	18
deviousnesses	20	20
devis	10	10
devisable	18	18
devisal	13	13
devisals	14	14
devise	11	11
devised	13	13
devisee	12	12
devisees	13	13
deviser	12	12
devisers	13	13
devises	12	12
devising	16	16
devisor	12	12
devisors	13	13
devitalizations	31	31
devitalizes	26	26
devitrifies	19	19