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
competences	24	24
competencies	25	25
competes	17	17
competitions	22	22
competitiveness	29	29
competitors	20	20
compilations	23	23
compilers	19	19
compiles	18	18
compings	20	20
complacencies	30	30
complainants	24	24
complainers	22	22
complains	20	20
complaints	21	21
complaisance	26	26
complaisances	27	27
complaisant	22	22
complaisantly	27	27
compleats	19	19
complects	22	22
complementizers	38	38
complements	25	25
completeness	23	23
completes	19	19