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
calcicoles	21	21
calcicolous	23	23
calciferols	22	22
calciferous	22	22
calcifications	28	28
calcifies	19	19
calcifuges	23	23
calcifugous	25	25
calcimines	21	21
calcinations	21	21
calcines	16	16
calcinoses	18	18
calcinosis	18	18
calcites	15	15
calcitonins	20	20
calciums	19	19
calcretes	16	16
calcspar	18	18
calcspars	19	19
calctufas	20	20
calctuffs	23	23
calculatedness	25	25
calculates	19	19
calculations	22	22
calculators	20	20