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
disregards	14	14
disrelated	13	13
disrelation	14	14
disrelations	15	15
disrelish	13	13
disrelished	16	16
disrelishes	15	15
disrelishing	19	19
disremember	21	21
disremembered	24	24
disremembering	27	27
disremembers	22	22
disrepair	13	13
disrepairs	14	14
disreputability	26	26
disreputable	21	21
disreputably	23	23
disrepute	14	14
disreputes	15	15
disrespect	17	17
disrespectable	25	25
disrespected	20	20
disrespectful	25	25
disrespectfully	30	30
disrobe	11	11