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
centesis	12	12
centiares	13	13
centigrams	19	19
centiles	13	13
centiliters	16	16
centillions	18	18
centimes	15	15
centimeters	18	18
centimorgans	22	22
centimos	15	15
centipedes	18	18
centners	13	13
centones	13	13
centos	10	10
centralest	15	15
centralise	15	15
centralised	17	17
centralises	16	16
centralising	20	20
centralism	18	18
centralisms	19	19
centralist	15	15
centralistic	20	20
centralists	16	16
centralities	17	17