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
commencements	30	30
commencers	23	23
commences	22	22
commendations	25	25
commenders	21	21
commends	19	19
commensal	20	20
commensalism	26	26
commensalisms	27	27
commensally	25	25
commensals	21	21
commensurable	28	28
commensurably	30	30
commensurate	23	23
commensurately	28	28
commensuration	26	26
commensurations	27	27
commentariats	23	23
commentaries	22	22
commentates	21	21
commentators	22	22
commenters	20	20
comments	18	18
commerces	21	21
commercialise	26	26