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
coss	7	7
cossack	17	17
cossacks	18	18
cosset	9	9
cosseted	12	12
cosseting	15	15
cossets	10	10
cost	7	7
costa	8	8
costae	9	9
costal	10	10
costally	15	15
costar	9	9
costard	11	11
costards	12	12
costarred	13	13
costarring	16	16
costars	10	10
costate	10	10
costed	10	10
coster	9	9
costermonger	21	21
costermongers	22	22
costers	10	10
costing	13	13