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
contrarianisms	22	22
contrarians	16	16
contraries	14	14
contrarieties	17	17
contrariness	17	17
contrarinesses	19	19
contrarious	16	16
contrariwise	19	19
contras	11	11
contrast	12	12
contrastable	20	20
contrasted	15	15
contrasting	18	18
contrastingly	23	23
contrastive	19	19
contrastively	24	24
contrasts	13	13
contrasty	15	15
contraveners	21	21
contravenes	20	20
contraventions	24	24
contredanse	17	17
contredanses	18	18
contretemps	21	21
contributes	19	19