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
certioraris	14	14
certitudes	15	15
certs	8	8
ceruleans	15	15
ceruloplasmin	26	26
ceruloplasmins	27	27
cerumens	16	16
ceruminous	19	19
ceruse	10	10
ceruses	11	11
cerusite	12	12
cerusites	13	13
cerussite	13	13
cerussites	14	14
cervelas	16	16
cervelases	18	18
cervelats	17	17
cervezas	24	24
cervices	18	18
cervicitis	20	20
cervicitises	22	22
cervids	15	15
cervixes	22	22
cesarean	12	12
cesareans	13	13