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
cosine	10	10
cosines	11	11
cosiness	12	12
cosinesses	14	14
cosmeceutical	27	27
cosmeceuticals	28	28
cosmetic	17	17
cosmetically	25	25
cosmetician	21	21
cosmeticians	22	22
cosmeticize	29	29
cosmeticized	31	31
cosmeticizes	30	30
cosmeticizing	34	34
cosmetics	18	18
cosmetologies	22	22
cosmetologist	22	22
cosmetologists	23	23
cosmetology	22	22
cosmic	15	15
cosmical	18	18
cosmically	23	23
cosmid	13	13
cosmids	14	14
cosmism	16	16