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
cestus	10	10
cestuses	12	12
cesura	10	10
cesurae	11	11
cesuras	11	11
cetaceans	16	16
cetaceous	16	16
cetanes	11	11
cetes	8	8
cetologies	16	16
cetologist	16	16
cetologists	17	17
ceviches	20	20
chablis	16	16
chabouks	21	21
chabuks	20	20
chachkas	22	22
chacmas	18	18
chaconnes	19	19
chadars	13	13
chadless	15	15
chadors	13	13
chads	11	11
chaebols	17	17
chaetognaths	22	22