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
codicils	16	16
codifications	24	24
codifiers	16	16
codifies	15	15
codings	14	14
codirections	20	20
codirectors	18	18
codirects	16	16
codiscover	21	21
codiscovered	24	24
codiscoverer	23	23
codiscoverers	24	24
codiscovering	27	27
codiscovers	22	22
codlings	16	16
codlins	13	13
codomains	17	17
codons	11	11
codpieces	19	19
codrivers	17	17
codrives	16	16
cods	8	8
codswallop	22	22
coeditors	13	13
coedits	11	11