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
contributions	22	22
contributors	20	20
contriteness	17	17
contritions	16	16
contrivances	24	24
contrivers	18	18
contrives	17	17
controllers	17	17
controllership	25	25
controllerships	26	26
controls	13	13
controversial	22	22
controversially	27	27
controversies	21	21
controversy	21	21
controverters	21	21
controverts	19	19
contumacies	22	22
contumacious	24	24
contumaciously	29	29
contumelies	20	20
contumelious	22	22
contumeliously	27	27
contuse	12	12
contused	14	14