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
dismalest	14	14
dismally	16	16
dismalness	16	16
dismals	12	12
dismantle	15	15
dismantled	17	17
dismantlement	23	23
dismantlements	24	24
dismantles	16	16
dismantling	20	20
dismast	11	11
dismasted	14	14
dismasting	17	17
dismasts	12	12
dismay	12	12
dismayed	15	15
dismaying	18	18
dismayingly	23	23
dismays	13	13
disme	9	9
dismember	19	19
dismembered	22	22
dismembering	25	25
dismemberment	27	27
dismemberments	28	28