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
caffeines	19	19
caffeins	18	18
caffs	14	14
cafs	10	10
caftans	14	14
cagefuls	18	18
cagelings	18	18
cagers	11	11
cages	10	10
cageyness	17	17
cageynesses	19	19
cagiest	12	12
caginess	14	14
caginesses	16	16
cagoules	15	15
cahiers	12	12
cahoots	12	12
cahouns	14	14
cahows	14	14
caids	9	9
caimans	14	14
cains	9	9
caipirinhas	20	20
caiques	20	20
cairds	10	10