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
cottonweeds	19	19
cottonwoods	19	19
coturnixes	22	22
cotyledons	18	18
cotylosaur	17	17
cotylosaurs	18	18
cotypes	15	15
couchers	17	17
couches	16	16
couchings	21	21
coudes	11	11
cougars	13	13
coughers	16	16
coughs	14	14
couldest	14	14
couldst	13	13
coulees	12	12
coulis	11	11
coulisse	13	13
coulisses	14	14
couloirs	13	13
coulombs	19	19
coulometers	19	19
coulters	13	13
coumarins	17	17