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
censused	14	14
censuses	13	13
censusing	17	17
centals	12	12
centares	12	12
centas	10	10
centaureas	15	15
centauries	15	15
centaurs	13	13
centavos	16	16
centenarians	18	18
centenaries	16	16
centennials	18	18
centerboards	20	20
centeredness	18	18
centerfolds	20	20
centerless	15	15
centerlines	17	17
centerpieces	22	22
centers	11	11
centeses	12	12
centesimal	18	18
centesimi	16	16
centesimo	16	16
centesimos	17	17