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
abscesses	15	15
abscessing	19	19
abscise	13	13
abscised	15	15
abscises	14	14
abscisin	15	15
abscising	18	18
abscisins	16	16
abscissa	14	14
abscissae	15	15
abscissas	15	15
abscission	17	17
abscissions	18	18
abscond	15	15
absconded	18	18
absconder	17	17
absconders	18	18
absconding	21	21
absconds	16	16
abseil	10	10
abseiled	13	13
abseiler	12	12
abseilers	13	13
abseiling	16	16
abseils	11	11