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
disentitles	14	14
disentitling	18	18
disequilibrate	29	29
disequilibrated	31	31
disequilibrates	30	30
disequilibrium	33	33
disequilibriums	34	34
disestablish	19	19
disestablished	22	22
disestablishes	21	21
disestablishing	25	25
disesteem	13	13
disesteemed	16	16
disesteeming	19	19
disesteems	14	14
diseur	8	8
diseurs	9	9
diseuse	9	9
diseuses	10	10
disfavor	16	16
disfavored	19	19
disfavoring	22	22
disfavors	17	17
disfigure	16	16
disfigured	18	18