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
cornhusks	20	20
cornices	15	15
corniches	18	18
cornichons	20	20
cornicles	17	17
corniest	12	12
cornifications	25	25
cornifies	16	16
corniness	14	14
corninesses	16	16
cornmeals	17	17
cornpones	17	17
cornrows	15	15
corns	9	9
cornsilk	17	17
cornsilks	18	18
cornstalk	18	18
cornstalks	19	19
cornstarch	19	19
cornstarches	21	21
cornucopias	22	22
cornus	11	11
cornuses	13	13
cornutos	13	13
corodies	12	12