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
aminopterins	20	20
aminopyrines	22	22
aminos	10	10
amins	9	9
amirates	11	11
amirs	8	8
amis	7	7
amiss	8	8
amities	10	10
amitoses	11	11
amitosis	11	11
amitriptylines	24	24
amitroles	13	13
ammeters	14	14
ammines	14	14
ammocetes	18	18
ammolites	16	16
ammonals	16	16
ammoniacs	19	19
ammonias	15	15
ammoniates	17	17
ammoniations	20	20
ammonifications	29	29
ammonifies	20	20
ammonites	16	16