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
colistins	14	14
colitis	11	11
colitises	13	13
collaborates	20	20
collaborations	23	23
collaboratives	26	26
collaborators	21	21
collagenase	19	19
collagenases	20	20
collagenous	20	20
collagens	17	17
collages	15	15
collagist	16	16
collagists	17	17
collapse	16	16
collapsed	18	18
collapses	17	17
collapsibility	28	28
collapsible	23	23
collapsing	21	21
collarbones	20	20
collards	14	14
collarets	14	14
collarless	16	16
collars	12	12