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
disenfranchised	27	27
disenfranchises	26	26
disengage	15	15
disengaged	17	17
disengagement	23	23
disengagements	24	24
disengages	16	16
disengaging	20	20
disentail	12	12
disentailed	15	15
disentailing	18	18
disentails	13	13
disentangle	17	17
disentangled	19	19
disentanglement	25	25
disentangles	18	18
disentangling	22	22
disenthral	15	15
disenthrall	17	17
disenthralled	20	20
disenthralling	23	23
disenthralls	18	18
disenthrals	16	16
disentitle	13	13
disentitled	15	15