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
chiles	12	12
chiliads	15	15
chiliasm	17	17
chiliasms	18	18
chiliast	14	14
chiliastic	19	19
chiliasts	15	15
chilidogs	18	18
chilies	13	13
chilis	12	12
chillaxes	23	23
chillers	15	15
chillest	15	15
chillies	15	15
chilliest	16	16
chilliness	18	18
chillis	14	14
chillness	17	17
chillnesses	19	19
chills	13	13
chillums	19	19
chilopods	19	19
chiltepines	21	21
chiltepins	20	20
chimaeras	17	17