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
caciquisms	29	29
cacklers	19	19
cackles	18	18
cacodemons	21	21
cacodyls	18	18
cacoethes	17	17
cacographies	25	25
cacomistle	20	20
cacomistles	21	21
cacomixls	26	26
caconymies	22	22
caconyms	20	20
cacophonies	23	23
cacophonous	24	24
cacophonously	29	29
cactus	13	13
cactuses	15	15
cadaster	12	12
cadasters	13	13
cadastral	14	14
cadastrally	19	19
cadastre	12	12
cadastres	13	13
cadaverines	20	20
cadaverous	19	19