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
ceratopsian	18	18
ceratopsians	19	19
cercarias	15	15
cercis	12	12
cercises	14	14
cercus	13	13
cereals	11	11
cerebellums	23	23
cerebrals	16	16
cerebrates	16	16
cerebrations	19	19
cerebroside	18	18
cerebrosides	19	19
cerebrospinal	24	24
cerebrovascular	30	30
cerebrums	19	19
cerecloths	19	19
cerements	16	16
ceremonialism	24	24
ceremonialisms	25	25
ceremonialist	21	21
ceremonialists	22	22
ceremonials	19	19
ceremonies	17	17
ceremonious	19	19