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
combaters	18	18
combativeness	27	27
combats	16	16
combers	16	16
combes	15	15
combinations	23	23
combinatorics	26	26
combineds	20	20
combiners	19	19
combines	18	18
combings	20	20
combis	15	15
combos	15	15
combovers	22	22
combs	14	14
combust	17	17
combusted	20	20
combustibility	30	30
combustible	25	25
combustibles	26	26
combustibly	27	27
combusting	23	23
combustion	21	21
combustions	22	22
combustive	24	24