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
contrabassoon	21	21
contrabassoons	22	22
contraceptions	25	25
contraceptives	28	28
contractilities	23	23
contractions	20	20
contractors	18	18
contracts	16	16
contractures	20	20
contradictions	23	23
contradictious	23	23
contradictories	23	23
contradictors	21	21
contradicts	19	19
contrails	14	14
contraindicates	24	24
contraltos	15	15
contraposition	22	22
contrapositions	23	23
contrapositive	25	25
contrapositives	26	26
contraptions	20	20
contrapuntist	22	22
contrapuntists	23	23
contrarianism	21	21