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
centralizations	30	30
centralizers	26	26
centralizes	25	25
centrals	13	13
centres	11	11
centricities	19	19
centrifugations	26	26
centrifuges	21	21
centrings	16	16
centrioles	15	15
centrism	15	15
centrisms	16	16
centrist	12	12
centrists	13	13
centroids	14	14
centromeres	18	18
centrosome	17	17
centrosomes	18	18
centrosymmetric	30	30
centrums	16	16
cents	9	9
centums	15	15
centuples	18	18
centuries	14	14
centurions	16	16