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
cordwainers	19	19
cordwains	17	17
cordwoods	17	17
corecipients	22	22
coredeems	16	16
coreigns	14	14
corelates	13	13
coreless	12	12
coreligionist	20	20
coreligionists	21	21
corellas	13	13
coreopsis	15	15
corepressor	17	17
corepressors	18	18
corequisite	24	24
corequisites	25	25
corers	9	9
cores	8	8
coresearcher	20	20
coresearchers	21	21
coresident	15	15
coresidential	19	19
coresidents	16	16
corespondent	21	21
corespondents	22	22