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
commissar	18	18
commissarial	22	22
commissariat	21	21
commissariats	22	22
commissaries	21	21
commissars	19	19
commissary	21	21
commission	20	20
commissionaire	24	24
commissionaires	25	25
commissioned	23	23
commissioner	22	22
commissioners	23	23
commissions	21	21
commissural	22	22
commissure	20	20
commissures	21	21
commitments	24	24
commits	16	16
committals	20	20
committees	19	19
commixes	24	24
commixtures	28	28
commodes	18	18
commodifies	24	24