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
ceorlish	14	14
ceorls	10	10
cepes	11	11
cephalexins	28	28
cephalins	19	19
cephalizations	33	33
cephalopods	24	24
cephaloridines	25	25
cephalosporin	26	26
cephalosporins	27	27
cephalothins	24	24
cephalothoraces	29	29
cephalothoraxes	33	33
cepheids	17	17
ceps	10	10
ceramals	15	15
ceramicist	19	19
ceramicists	20	20
ceramics	17	17
ceramides	16	16
ceramist	14	14
ceramists	15	15
cerastes	11	11
cerates	10	10
ceratins	12	12