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
calypso	16	16
calypsoes	18	18
calypsonian	22	22
calypsonians	23	23
calypsos	17	17
calypters	18	18
calyptras	18	18
calyxes	20	20
calzones	22	22
camails	14	14
camaraderies	19	19
camarillas	18	18
camas	11	11
camases	13	13
camass	12	12
camasses	14	14
cambers	16	16
cambism	19	19
cambisms	20	20
cambist	16	16
cambists	17	17
cambiums	21	21
cambogias	20	20
camboose	17	17
cambooses	18	18