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
dismembers	20	20
dismes	10	10
dismiss	11	11
dismissal	14	14
dismissals	15	15
dismissed	14	14
dismisses	13	13
dismissing	17	17
dismission	15	15
dismissions	16	16
dismissive	18	18
dismissively	23	23
dismount	14	14
dismounted	17	17
dismounting	20	20
dismounts	15	15
disobedience	21	21
disobediences	22	22
disobedient	17	17
disobediently	22	22
disobey	13	13
disobeyed	16	16
disobeyer	15	15
disobeyers	16	16
disobeying	19	19