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
circumscribe	28	28
circumscribed	30	30
circumscribes	29	29
circumscribing	33	33
circumscription	32	32
circumspect	27	27
circumspection	31	31
circumspections	32	32
circumspectly	32	32
circumstance	26	26
circumstanced	28	28
circumstances	27	27
circumstantial	26	26
circumstantiate	26	26
circumstellar	25	25
circumvallates	30	30
circumventions	30	30
circumvents	26	26
circumvolutions	32	32
circus	13	13
circuses	15	15
circusy	16	16
cires	8	8
cirques	20	20
cirrhoses	14	14