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
dilatations	14	14
dilaters	10	10
dilates	9	9
dilations	12	12
dilatometers	17	17
dilatoriness	15	15
dilators	10	10
dilemmas	16	16
dilettantes	14	14
dilettantish	17	17
dilettantism	18	18
diligences	18	18
dillies	10	10
dills	8	8
dillweeds	16	16
diltiazems	24	24
diluents	12	12
diluteness	14	14
diluters	11	11
dilutes	10	10
dilutions	13	13
dilutors	11	11
diluvions	17	17
diluviums	20	20
dimenhydrinates	26	26