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
croquis	20	20
crores	9	9
crosier	10	10
crosiers	11	11
cross	8	8
crossabilities	21	21
crossability	21	21
crossable	16	16
crossarm	14	14
crossarms	15	15
crossbanded	20	20
crossbanding	23	23
crossbar	14	14
crossbarred	18	18
crossbarring	21	21
crossbars	15	15
crossbeam	18	18
crossbeams	19	19
crossbearer	17	17
crossbearers	18	18
crossbill	17	17
crossbills	18	18
crossbones	17	17
crossbow	17	17
crossbows	18	18