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
disbowelling	24	24
disbowels	17	17
disbud	12	12
disbudded	17	17
disbudding	20	20
disbuds	13	13
disburden	16	16
disburdened	19	19
disburdening	22	22
disburdenment	24	24
disburdenments	25	25
disburdens	17	17
disburse	13	13
disbursed	15	15
disbursement	21	21
disbursements	22	22
disburser	14	14
disbursers	15	15
disburses	14	14
disbursing	18	18
disc	8	8
discalced	18	18
discant	12	12
discanted	15	15
discanting	18	18