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
cairngorms	19	19
cairns	10	10
caisson	11	11
caissons	12	12
caitiffs	17	17
cajaputs	24	24
cajeputs	24	24
cajolements	28	28
cajoleries	23	23
cajolers	21	21
cajoles	20	20
cajones	20	20
cajuputs	25	25
cakeboxes	26	26
cakeholes	19	19
cakes	12	12
cakewalkers	26	26
cakewalks	24	24
cakiest	14	14
cakiness	16	16
cakinesses	18	18
calabash	17	17
calabashes	19	19
calabazas	25	25
calaboose	16	16