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
disarmed	13	13
disarmer	12	12
disarmers	13	13
disarming	16	16
disarmingly	21	21
disarms	11	11
disarrange	14	14
disarranged	16	16
disarrangement	22	22
disarrangements	23	23
disarranges	15	15
disarranging	19	19
disarray	11	11
disarrayed	14	14
disarraying	17	17
disarrays	12	12
disarticulate	19	19
disarticulated	21	21
disarticulates	20	20
disarticulating	24	24
disarticulation	22	22
disassemble	19	19
disassembled	21	21
disassembles	20	20
disassemblies	21	21