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
compulsion	22	22
compulsions	23	23
compulsive	25	25
compulsively	30	30
compulsiveness	30	30
compulsivities	29	29
compulsivity	29	29
compulsorily	26	26
compulsory	23	23
compunctions	27	27
compunctious	27	27
compurgations	26	26
compurgators	24	24
computations	23	23
computerese	21	21
computerise	21	21
computerised	23	23
computerises	22	22
computerising	26	26
computerist	21	21
computerists	22	22
computerizes	31	31
computerless	23	23
computerniks	27	27
computerphobias	33	33