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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
costings	14	14
costive	14	14
costively	19	19
costiveness	19	19
costless	12	12
costlessly	17	17
costlier	12	12
costliest	13	13
costliness	15	15
costly	12	12
costmaries	16	16
costmary	16	16
costrel	11	11
costrels	12	12
costs	8	8
costume	14	14
costumed	16	16
costumer	15	15
costumeries	18	18
costumers	16	16
costumery	18	18
costumes	15	15
costumey	17	17
costumier	16	16
costumiers	17	17