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
cirrhosis	14	14
cirrhotics	18	18
cirripeds	16	16
cirrocumulus	25	25
cirrose	10	10
cirrostrati	14	14
cirrostratus	16	16
cirrous	11	11
cirrus	10	10
cirsoid	11	11
cis	6	6
cisalpine	17	17
cisatlantic	19	19
cisco	11	11
ciscoes	13	13
ciscos	12	12
cislunar	14	14
cisplatin	17	17
cisplatins	18	18
cissies	10	10
cissoid	11	11
cissoids	12	12
cissy	10	10
cist	7	7
cisted	10	10