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
discouragement	25	25
discouragements	26	26
discourager	18	18
discouragers	19	19
discourages	18	18
discouraging	22	22
discouragingly	27	27
discourse	14	14
discoursed	16	16
discourser	15	15
discoursers	16	16
discourses	15	15
discoursing	19	19
discourteous	18	18
discourteously	23	23
discourtesies	18	18
discourtesy	18	18
discover	16	16
discoverable	24	24
discovered	19	19
discoverer	18	18
discoverers	19	19
discoveries	19	19
discovering	22	22
discovers	17	17