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
colossi	11	11
colossus	13	13
colossuses	15	15
colostomies	18	18
colostomy	18	18
colostral	14	14
colostrum	17	17
colostrums	18	18
colotomies	17	17
colourers	14	14
colours	12	12
colpitis	15	15
colpitises	17	17
colporteurs	19	19
colposcope	23	23
colposcopes	24	24
colposcopies	25	25
colposcopy	25	25
cols	8	8
coltans	12	12
colters	11	11
colthoods	16	16
coltish	13	13
coltishly	18	18
coltishness	18	18