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
combustor	19	19
combustors	20	20
combusts	18	18
comebackers	27	27
comebacks	25	25
comedians	17	17
comediennes	20	20
comedies	15	15
comedist	15	15
comedists	16	16
comedones	17	17
comedos	14	14
comedowns	20	20
comeliest	16	16
comeliness	18	18
comembers	21	21
comers	12	12
comes	11	11
comestible	20	20
comestibles	21	21
comethers	17	17
comets	12	12
comeuppances	29	29
comfiest	17	17
comfits	16	16