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
chaperons	18	18
chapes	14	14
chapiters	17	17
chaplaincies	25	25
chaplains	19	19
chaplets	17	17
chappals	20	20
chappatis	20	20
chappies	19	19
chaps	13	13
chapters	16	16
chaquetas	24	24
charabancs	22	22
characids	18	18
characins	18	18
characteries	20	20
characterise	20	20
characterised	22	22
characterises	21	21
characterising	25	25
characteristic	25	25
characterizes	30	30
characterless	22	22
characters	18	18
charades	14	14