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
corgis	11	11
coriaceous	17	17
corianders	15	15
corivals	16	16
corkages	17	17
corkboards	21	21
corkers	14	14
corkiest	15	15
corkiness	17	17
corkinesses	19	19
corks	12	12
corkscrew	22	22
corkscrewed	25	25
corkscrewing	28	28
corkscrews	23	23
corkwoods	20	20
cormels	14	14
cormlets	15	15
cormorants	17	17
cormous	14	14
corms	11	11
cornballs	18	18
corncakes	20	20
corncobs	18	18
corncrakes	21	21