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
cads	8	8
caduceus	17	17
caducities	18	18
caducous	17	17
caecilians	18	18
caeomas	13	13
caesar	9	9
caesareans	14	14
caesarians	14	14
caesars	10	10
caesious	12	12
caesium	14	14
caesiums	15	15
caespitose	16	16
caestus	11	11
caestuses	13	13
caesura	11	11
caesurae	12	12
caesural	13	13
caesuras	12	12
caesuric	15	15
cafards	14	14
cafes	11	11
cafeterias	16	16
cafetoriums	21	21