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
canoodles	15	15
canopies	15	15
canorous	13	13
canorously	18	18
canorousness	18	18
cans	8	8
cansful	16	16
canso	9	9
cansos	10	10
canst	9	9
cantalas	13	13
cantaloupes	20	20
cantaloups	19	19
cantals	12	12
cantankerous	22	22
cantankerously	27	27
cantatas	12	12
cantatrices	18	18
cantdogs	15	15
canteens	13	13
canters	11	11
cantharides	18	18
cantharidins	20	20
cantharis	15	15
canthaxanthins	31	31