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
chieftainship	27	27
chieftainships	28	28
chields	14	14
chiels	12	12
chiffchaffs	33	33
chiffonades	24	24
chiffoniers	23	23
chiffons	20	20
chifforobes	25	25
chigetais	16	16
chiggers	17	17
chignons	17	17
chigoes	14	14
chilblains	21	21
childbeds	20	20
childbirths	23	23
childes	14	14
childhoods	20	20
childish	17	17
childishly	22	22
childishness	22	22
childless	17	17
childlessness	22	22
childliest	18	18
childlikeness	26	26