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
distrustful	18	18
distrustfully	23	23
distrustfulness	23	23
distrusting	16	16
distrusts	11	11
disturb	12	12
disturbance	20	20
disturbances	21	21
disturbed	15	15
disturber	14	14
disturbers	15	15
disturbing	18	18
disturbingly	23	23
disturbs	13	13
disubstituted	20	20
disulfid	15	15
disulfide	16	16
disulfides	17	17
disulfids	16	16
disulfiram	19	19
disulfirams	20	20
disulfoton	17	17
disulfotons	18	18
disunion	12	12
disunionist	15	15