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
contest	11	11
contestable	19	19
contestant	15	15
contestants	16	16
contestation	17	17
contestations	18	18
contested	14	14
contester	13	13
contesters	14	14
contesting	17	17
contests	12	12
contextless	23	23
contexts	19	19
contextualizes	36	36
contextures	23	23
contiguities	19	19
contiguous	18	18
contiguously	23	23
contiguousness	23	23
continences	20	20
continents	16	16
contingences	23	23
contingencies	24	24
contingents	19	19
continuances	22	22