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
discriminants	22	22
discriminate	20	20
discriminated	22	22
discriminates	21	21
discriminating	25	25
discrimination	23	23
discriminations	24	24
discriminative	26	26
discriminator	21	21
discriminators	22	22
discriminatory	24	24
discrown	16	16
discrowned	19	19
discrowning	22	22
discrowns	17	17
discs	9	9
discursive	19	19
discursively	24	24
discursiveness	24	24
discus	11	11
discuses	13	13
discuss	12	12
discussable	20	20
discussant	16	16
discussants	17	17