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
christened	17	17
christening	20	20
christens	15	15
christiania	17	17
christianias	18	18
christie	13	13
christies	14	14
christophene	23	23
christophenes	24	24
christophine	23	23
christophines	24	24
christy	14	14
chromas	15	15
chromates	17	17
chromaticism	26	26
chromaticisms	27	27
chromaticities	25	25
chromatics	21	21
chromatids	19	19
chromatins	19	19
chromatograms	26	26
chromatographs	29	29
chromatolyses	24	24
chromatolysis	24	24
chromatophores	27	27