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
ambuscaded	22	22
ambuscader	21	21
ambuscaders	22	22
ambuscades	21	21
ambuscading	25	25
ambush	15	15
ambushed	18	18
ambusher	17	17
ambushers	18	18
ambushes	17	17
ambushing	21	21
ambushment	23	23
ambushments	24	24
amebas	12	12
amebiases	15	15
amebiasis	15	15
amebocytes	21	21
ameerates	12	12
ameers	9	9
amelcorns	17	17
ameliorates	15	15
ameliorations	18	18
ameliorators	16	16
ameloblast	18	18
ameloblasts	19	19