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
cense	9	9
censed	11	11
censer	10	10
censers	11	11
censes	10	10
censing	14	14
censor	10	10
censored	13	13
censorial	14	14
censoring	16	16
censorious	15	15
censoriously	20	20
censoriousness	20	20
censors	11	11
censorship	19	19
censorships	20	20
censual	13	13
censurable	19	19
censure	12	12
censured	14	14
censurer	13	13
censurers	14	14
censures	13	13
censuring	17	17
census	11	11