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
disembarking	26	26
disembarks	21	21
disembarrass	19	19
disembarrassed	22	22
disembarrasses	21	21
disembarrassing	25	25
disembodied	20	20
disembodies	19	19
disembody	19	19
disembodying	25	25
disembogue	20	20
disembogued	22	22
disembogues	21	21
disemboguing	25	25
disembowel	21	21
disemboweled	24	24
disemboweling	27	27
disembowelled	26	26
disembowelling	29	29
disembowelment	29	29
disembowelments	30	30
disembowels	22	22
disempower	20	20
disempowered	23	23
disempowering	26	26