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
chemism	18	18
chemisms	19	19
chemisorb	20	20
chemisorbed	23	23
chemisorbing	26	26
chemisorbs	21	21
chemisorption	25	25
chemisorptions	26	26
chemist	15	15
chemistries	19	19
chemistry	19	19
chemists	16	16
chemokines	23	23
chemoreceptions	30	30
chemoreceptors	28	28
chemos	14	14
chemosurgeries	25	25
chemosurgery	25	25
chemosurgical	28	28
chemosyntheses	27	27
chemosynthesis	27	27
chemosynthetic	30	30
chemotaxes	25	25
chemotaxis	25	25
chemotaxonomist	34	34