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
cromlechs	21	21
crones	10	10
cronies	11	11
cronish	13	13
cronyism	17	17
cronyisms	18	18
crookbacks	27	27
crookedest	18	18
crookedness	20	20
crookednesses	22	22
crookeries	17	17
crookest	15	15
crooknecks	25	25
crooks	13	13
crooners	12	12
crooniest	13	13
croons	10	10
croplands	18	18
cropless	15	15
croppers	17	17
croppies	17	17
crops	11	11
croquets	21	21
croquettes	23	23
croquignoles	29	29