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
amateurs	12	12
amativeness	19	19
amatols	11	11
amauroses	13	13
amaurosis	13	13
amautiks	16	16
amautis	11	11
amazements	26	26
amazes	18	18
amazonites	23	23
amazons	20	20
amazonstone	25	25
amazonstones	26	26
ambages	15	15
ambaries	14	14
ambaris	13	13
ambassador	17	17
ambassadorial	21	21
ambassadors	18	18
ambassadorship	26	26
ambassadorships	27	27
ambassadress	19	19
ambassadresses	21	21
ambeers	13	13
ambergris	17	17