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
calabooses	17	17
caladiums	18	18
calamanders	20	20
calamaries	17	17
calamaris	16	16
calamars	15	15
calamatas	16	16
calamines	17	17
calamints	17	17
calamites	16	16
calamities	17	17
calamitous	18	18
calamitously	23	23
calamondins	21	21
calamus	15	15
calash	12	12
calashes	14	14
calatheas	15	15
calathos	14	14
calathus	15	15
calcaneus	18	18
calcareous	18	18
calcareously	23	23
calcars	14	14
calces	13	13