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
cockchafers	29	29
cockcrows	25	25
cockerels	20	20
cockers	17	17
cockeyedness	26	26
cockeyes	20	20
cockfightings	33	33
cockfights	27	27
cockhorse	21	21
cockhorses	22	22
cockies	17	17
cockiest	18	18
cockiness	20	20
cockinesses	22	22
cockish	19	19
cockleburs	25	25
cockles	18	18
cockleshell	26	26
cockleshells	27	27
cocklofts	23	23
cockneyfies	27	27
cockneyish	25	25
cockneyism	26	26
cockneyisms	27	27
cockneys	21	21