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
contangos	16	16
contemners	18	18
contemnors	18	18
contemns	16	16
contemplates	23	23
contemplations	26	26
contemplators	24	24
contemporaneous	27	27
contemporizes	32	32
contempts	19	19
contemptuous	24	24
contemptuously	29	29
contenders	16	16
contends	14	14
contentions	17	17
contentious	17	17
contentiously	22	22
contentiousness	22	22
contentments	21	21
contents	13	13
conterminous	21	21
conterminously	26	26
contes	10	10
contessa	12	12
contessas	13	13