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
dogvanes	16	16
dogwatches	21	21
dogwoods	15	15
dohs	7	7
doilies	9	9
doings	10	10
doits	6	6
dojos	15	15
dolcettos	14	14
doldrums	15	15
dolefullest	19	19
dolefulness	19	19
dolerites	11	11
doles	7	7
dolesome	13	13
dollarizations	27	27
dollarizes	22	22
dollars	10	10
dollhouse	15	15
dollhouses	16	16
dollies	10	10
dollish	12	12
dollishly	17	17
dollishness	17	17
dollops	13	13