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
coloniser	14	14
colonises	14	14
colonising	18	18
colonist	13	13
colonists	14	14
colonizationist	30	30
colonizations	28	28
colonizers	24	24
colonizes	23	23
colonnades	17	17
colonographies	26	26
colonoscope	22	22
colonoscopes	23	23
colonoscopies	24	24
colonoscopy	24	24
colons	11	11
colonus	13	13
colophonies	21	21
colophons	19	19
colorants	14	14
colorations	16	16
coloraturas	16	16
colorers	12	12
colorfast	16	16
colorfastness	21	21