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
disfigurement	24	24
disfigurements	25	25
disfigures	17	17
disfiguring	21	21
disfranchise	22	22
disfranchised	24	24
disfranchises	23	23
disfranchising	27	27
disfrock	19	19
disfrocked	22	22
disfrocking	25	25
disfrocks	20	20
disfunction	21	21
disfunctions	22	22
disfurnish	18	18
disfurnished	21	21
disfurnishes	20	20
disfurnishing	24	24
disfurnishment	26	26
disfurnishments	27	27
disgorge	13	13
disgorged	15	15
disgorges	14	14
disgorging	18	18
disgrace	14	14