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
carbamazepines	36	36
carbamides	20	20
carbamyls	21	21
carbanions	18	18
carbarns	15	15
carbaryls	18	18
carbazoles	26	26
carbides	15	15
carbines	15	15
carbinols	17	17
carbohydrase	23	23
carbohydrases	24	24
carbohydrates	24	24
carbolics	19	19
carbonaceous	23	23
carbonades	18	18
carbonadoes	19	19
carbonados	18	18
carbonaras	17	17
carbonates	17	17
carbonations	20	20
carboniums	21	21
carbonizations	31	31
carbonizes	26	26
carbonless	18	18