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
contuses	13	13
contusing	17	17
contusion	15	15
contusions	16	16
conundrums	21	21
conurbations	21	21
conures	12	12
conus	10	10
convalesce	22	22
convalesced	24	24
convalescence	29	29
convalescences	30	30
convalescent	25	25
convalescents	26	26
convalesces	23	23
convalescing	27	27
convasse	16	16
convections	23	23
convectors	21	21
convects	19	19
conveners	18	18
convenes	17	17
conveniences	25	25
conveniencies	26	26
convenors	18	18