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
courtesying	20	20
courthouse	17	17
courthouses	18	18
courtiers	13	13
courtliest	15	15
courtliness	17	17
courtrooms	17	17
courts	10	10
courtship	18	18
courtships	19	19
courtside	14	14
courtsides	15	15
courtyards	17	17
couscous	16	16
couscouses	18	18
cousin	11	11
cousinage	16	16
cousinages	17	17
cousinhood	18	18
cousinhoods	19	19
cousinly	16	16
cousinries	15	15
cousinry	15	15
cousins	12	12
cousinship	20	20