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
disablers	14	14
disables	13	13
disabling	17	17
disabuse	13	13
disabused	15	15
disabuses	14	14
disabusing	18	18
disaccharidase	24	24
disaccharidases	25	25
disaccharide	22	22
disaccharides	23	23
disaccord	17	17
disaccorded	20	20
disaccording	23	23
disaccords	18	18
disaccustom	22	22
disaccustomed	25	25
disaccustoming	28	28
disadvantage	21	21
disadvantaged	23	23
disadvantageous	25	25
disadvantages	22	22
disadvantaging	26	26
disaffect	19	19
disaffected	22	22