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
captivities	21	21
captoprils	20	20
captors	13	13
capturers	16	16
captures	15	15
capuches	20	20
capuchins	22	22
capybaras	20	20
carabaos	14	14
carabids	15	15
carabineers	18	18
carabineros	18	18
carabiners	17	17
carabines	16	16
carabiniers	18	18
carabins	15	15
caracals	15	15
caracaras	15	15
caracks	17	17
caracoles	16	16
caracols	15	15
caraculs	16	16
carafes	13	13
caraganas	15	15
carageens	15	15