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
cancellations	23	23
cancellers	19	19
cancellous	20	20
cancels	15	15
cancerous	17	17
cancerously	22	22
cancers	14	14
canchas	16	16
cancroids	17	17
candelabras	20	20
candelabrums	25	25
candelas	14	14
candescence	23	23
candescences	24	24
candescent	19	19
candidacies	20	20
candidas	14	14
candidates	16	16
candidatures	19	19
candidest	15	15
candidiases	17	17
candidiasis	17	17
candidness	17	17
candids	13	13
candies	12	12