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
amortizes	21	21
amosite	10	10
amosites	11	11
amotions	12	12
amounts	12	12
amours	10	10
amoxicillins	28	28
amoxycillins	30	30
ampacities	19	19
amperages	17	17
amperes	13	13
ampersand	17	17
ampersands	18	18
amphetamines	24	24
amphibians	22	22
amphibious	22	22
amphibiously	27	27
amphibiousness	27	27
amphiboles	22	22
amphibolies	23	23
amphibolites	24	24
amphibologies	27	27
amphibrachs	27	27
amphictyonies	27	27
amphidiploidies	29	29