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
crossing	14	14
crossings	15	15
crosslet	12	12
crosslets	13	13
crosslinguistic	26	26
crossly	13	13
crossness	13	13
crossnesses	15	15
crossopterygian	26	26
crosspatch	21	21
crosspatches	23	23
crosspiece	19	19
crosspieces	20	20
crossply	17	17
crossroad	13	13
crossroads	14	14
crossruff	19	19
crossruffed	22	22
crossruffing	25	25
crossruffs	20	20
crosstie	11	11
crossties	12	12
crosstown	16	16
crosstrees	13	13
crosswalk	20	20