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
cannonries	16	16
cannons	13	13
cannulas	15	15
cannulates	17	17
cannulations	20	20
canoeings	16	16
canoeist	12	12
canoeists	13	13
canoers	11	11
canoes	10	10
canolas	12	12
canoness	13	13
canonesses	15	15
canonicals	19	19
canonicities	20	20
canonise	13	13
canonised	15	15
canonises	14	14
canonising	18	18
canonist	13	13
canonists	14	14
canonizations	28	28
canonizes	23	23
canonries	14	14
canons	11	11