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
consumptive	26	26
consumptively	31	31
consumptives	27	27
contacts	15	15
contagions	17	17
contagious	17	17
contagiously	22	22
contagiousness	22	22
containerboards	24	24
containerise	17	17
containerised	19	19
containerises	18	18
containerising	22	22
containerizes	27	27
containerless	19	19
containerports	22	22
containers	15	15
containership	23	23
containerships	24	24
containments	21	21
contains	13	13
contaminants	21	21
contaminates	20	20
contaminations	23	23
contaminators	21	21