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
discovery	19	19
discredit	14	14
discreditable	22	22
discreditably	24	24
discredited	17	17
discrediting	20	20
discredits	15	15
discreet	12	12
discreeter	14	14
discreetest	15	15
discreetly	17	17
discreetness	17	17
discrepancies	24	24
discrepancy	24	24
discrepant	18	18
discrepantly	23	23
discrete	12	12
discretely	17	17
discreteness	17	17
discretion	15	15
discretionary	20	20
discretions	16	16
discriminable	25	25
discriminably	27	27
discriminant	21	21