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
distastes	10	10
distasting	14	14
distaves	13	13
distelfink	20	20
distelfinks	21	21
distemper	16	16
distemperate	19	19
distemperature	22	22
distemperatures	23	23
distempered	19	19
distempering	22	22
distempers	17	17
distend	10	10
distended	13	13
distending	16	16
distends	11	11
distensibility	22	22
distensible	17	17
distension	13	13
distensions	14	14
distent	9	9
distention	13	13
distentions	14	14
distich	13	13
distichous	17	17