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
calotypes	18	18
caloyers	14	14
calpacks	22	22
calpacs	17	17
calpains	16	16
calques	21	21
calthrops	18	18
caltraps	15	15
caltrops	15	15
calumets	16	16
calumniates	20	20
calumniations	23	23
calumniators	21	21
calumnies	18	18
calumnious	20	20
calumniously	25	25
calutrons	15	15
calvados	17	17
calvadoses	19	19
calvarias	17	17
calvaries	17	17
calves	14	14
calxes	17	17
calyces	16	16
calycles	18	18