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
amphidiploids	27	27
amphimixes	28	28
amphimixis	28	28
amphioxus	25	25
amphioxuses	27	27
amphiphiles	25	25
amphiploidies	26	26
amphiploids	24	24
amphipods	21	21
amphiprostyle	27	27
amphiprostyles	28	28
amphisbaena	23	23
amphisbaenas	24	24
amphisbaenic	27	27
amphitheaters	23	23
amphoras	16	16
ampicillins	23	23
ampleness	17	17
amplenesses	19	19
amplest	14	14
amplexus	23	23
amplexuses	25	25
amplifications	28	28
amplifiers	20	20
amplifies	19	19