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
cranesbill	19	19
cranesbills	20	20
craniates	13	13
craniologies	19	19
craniometries	20	20
craniosacral	20	20
craniotomies	19	19
craniums	16	16
crankcase	20	20
crankcases	21	21
crankest	16	16
crankiest	17	17
crankiness	19	19
crankish	18	18
crankles	17	17
crankous	17	17
crankpins	21	21
cranks	14	14
crankshaft	23	23
crankshafts	24	24
crannies	13	13
crannoges	16	16
crannogs	15	15
cranreuchs	20	20
crapes	12	12