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
commercialised	28	28
commercialises	27	27
commercialising	31	31
commercialism	29	29
commercialisms	30	30
commercialist	26	26
commercialistic	31	31
commercialists	27	27
commercials	24	24
commies	16	16
comminations	23	23
commingles	23	23
comminutes	21	21
comminutions	24	24
commis	15	15
commiserate	20	20
commiserated	22	22
commiserates	21	21
commiserating	25	25
commiseratingly	30	30
commiseration	23	23
commiserations	24	24
commiserative	26	26
commish	18	18
commishes	20	20