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
colorfulness	22	22
colorimeters	19	19
colorimetries	20	20
colorings	16	16
colorise	12	12
colorised	14	14
colorises	13	13
colorising	17	17
colorism	15	15
colorisms	16	16
colorist	12	12
coloristic	17	17
coloristically	25	25
colorists	13	13
colorizations	27	27
colorizes	22	22
colorless	14	14
colorlessly	19	19
colorlessness	19	19
colors	10	10
colorways	18	18
colossal	13	13
colossally	18	18
colosseum	17	17
colosseums	18	18