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
ammoniums	20	20
ammonoids	17	17
ammos	11	11
ammunitions	20	20
amnesia	11	11
amnesiac	15	15
amnesiacs	16	16
amnesias	12	12
amnesic	14	14
amnesics	15	15
amnestic	15	15
amnestied	14	14
amnesties	13	13
amnesty	13	13
amnestying	19	19
amniocenteses	21	21
amniocentesis	21	21
amnions	12	12
amnios	10	10
amniotes	12	12
amobarbitals	22	22
amoebas	13	13
amoebiases	16	16
amoebiasis	16	16
amoebocytes	22	22