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
continuants	18	18
continuations	20	20
continuators	18	18
continuers	16	16
continues	15	15
continuities	18	18
continuos	15	15
continuous	17	17
continuously	22	22
continuousness	22	22
continuums	20	20
contortionist	18	18
contortionistic	23	23
contortionists	19	19
contortions	16	16
contorts	12	12
contos	10	10
contours	13	13
contrabandist	22	22
contrabandists	23	23
contrabands	20	20
contrabass	17	17
contrabasses	19	19
contrabassist	20	20
contrabassists	21	21