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
congresses	16	16
congressing	20	20
congressional	21	21
congressionally	26	26
congressman	21	21
congressmen	21	21
congresspeople	27	27
congressperson	24	24
congresspersons	25	25
congresswoman	26	26
congresswomen	26	26
congruences	22	22
congruencies	23	23
congruities	18	18
congruous	17	17
congruously	22	22
congruousness	22	22
conicities	17	17
conics	13	13
conidiophores	23	23
conies	10	10
coniferous	18	18
conifers	15	15
coniines	13	13
conines	12	12