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
chondroitins	20	20
chondrules	19	19
chooks	15	15
choose	11	11
chooser	12	12
choosers	13	13
chooses	12	12
choosey	14	14
choosier	13	13
choosiest	14	14
choosily	16	16
choosing	16	16
choosy	13	13
chophouse	20	20
chophouses	21	21
chopines	17	17
chopins	16	16
choplogics	24	24
choppers	19	19
choppiest	20	20
choppiness	22	22
chops	13	13
chopstick	24	24
chopsticks	25	25
choragus	16	16