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
countershots	19	19
countersign	19	19
countersigned	22	22
countersigning	25	25
countersigns	20	20
countersink	21	21
countersinking	27	27
countersinks	22	22
countersniper	22	22
countersnipers	23	23
counterspell	22	22
counterspells	23	23
counterspies	20	20
counterspy	20	20
counterstain	18	18
counterstained	21	21
counterstaining	24	24
counterstains	19	19
counterstep	19	19
countersteps	20	20
counterstrategy	24	24
counterstream	21	21
counterstreams	22	22
counterstrike	22	22
counterstrikes	23	23