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
canvasers	17	17
canvases	16	16
canvasing	20	20
canvaslike	23	23
canvass	15	15
canvassed	18	18
canvasser	17	17
canvassers	18	18
canvasses	17	17
canvassing	21	21
canyoneers	17	17
canyonings	20	20
canyons	14	14
canzonas	22	22
canzones	22	22
canzonets	23	23
caoutchoucs	24	24
capabilities	22	22
capableness	22	22
capablest	19	19
capacious	19	19
capaciously	24	24
capaciousness	24	24
capacitances	25	25
capacitates	20	20