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
canes	9	9
canescent	17	17
canewares	16	16
canfields	18	18
canfuls	16	16
cangues	14	14
canids	11	11
canikins	17	17
canines	12	12
canings	14	14
caninities	15	15
canistel	13	13
canistels	14	14
canister	12	12
canisters	13	13
canities	12	12
cankerous	18	18
cankers	15	15
cankerworms	25	25
cankles	16	16
cannabinoids	22	22
cannabinols	21	21
cannabins	18	18
cannabis	16	16
cannabises	18	18