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
amicabilities	23	23
amicableness	23	23
amices	12	12
amicus	13	13
amidase	11	11
amidases	12	12
amides	10	10
amidines	13	13
amidins	12	12
amidogens	16	16
amidols	12	12
amidones	13	13
amids	9	9
amidship	17	17
amidships	18	18
amidst	10	10
amies	8	8
amigas	11	11
amigos	11	11
amines	10	10
aminities	13	13
aminoacidurias	23	23
aminopeptidase	25	25
aminopeptidases	26	26
aminophyllines	28	28