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
coleoptiles	19	19
coles	9	9
coleseed	13	13
coleseeds	14	14
coleslaw	16	16
coleslaws	17	17
colessee	12	12
colessees	13	13
colessor	12	12
colessors	13	13
coleus	11	11
coleuses	13	13
coleworts	16	16
colicines	17	17
colicins	16	16
colicroots	17	17
colics	13	13
colies	10	10
coliforms	19	19
colinearities	18	18
colins	11	11
coliphages	21	21
coliseum	16	16
coliseums	17	17
colistin	13	13