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
chemotherapies	27	27
chemotherapist	27	27
chemotherapists	28	28
chemotropism	26	26
chems	13	13
chemurgies	21	21
chenilles	17	17
chenopods	19	19
cheongsam	20	20
cheongsams	21	21
chequers	23	23
cheques	22	22
cherimoyas	20	20
cherish	14	14
cherishable	22	22
cherished	17	17
cherisher	16	16
cherishers	17	17
cherishes	16	16
cherishing	20	20
chernozems	28	28
cheroots	13	13
cherries	13	13
cherriest	14	14
cherrystone	19	19