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
crissal	11	11
crisscross	16	16
crisscrossed	19	19
crisscrosses	18	18
crisscrossing	22	22
crissum	14	14
crista	9	9
cristae	10	10
cristate	11	11
criterions	14	14
criteriums	17	17
criticalities	20	20
criticalness	20	20
criticaster	17	17
criticasters	18	18
criticise	15	15
criticised	17	17
criticises	16	16
criticising	20	20
criticism	18	18
criticisms	19	19
criticizers	26	26
criticizes	25	25
critics	13	13
critiques	22	22