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
ceilings	15	15
ceilis	10	10
ceilometers	18	18
ceils	9	9
ceintures	14	14
celadons	14	14
celandines	17	17
celebrants	18	18
celebratedness	23	23
celebrates	17	17
celebrations	20	20
celebrators	18	18
celebrities	18	18
celebs	13	13
celebutantes	21	21
celeriacs	16	16
celeries	12	12
celerities	14	14
celesta	11	11
celestas	12	12
celeste	11	11
celestes	12	12
celestial	14	14
celestially	19	19
celestials	15	15