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
cholelithiasis	23	23
cholents	15	15
choleras	14	14
cholers	13	13
cholestases	17	17
cholestasis	17	17
cholestatic	20	20
cholesteric	20	20
cholesterol	18	18
cholesterols	19	19
cholestyramine	26	26
cholestyramines	27	27
choliambs	21	21
cholines	15	15
cholinesterase	21	21
cholinesterases	22	22
cholis	12	12
chollas	14	14
chompers	19	19
chomps	17	17
chondriosome	22	22
chondriosomes	23	23
chondrites	17	17
chondrocraniums	30	30
chondrocytes	24	24