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
carcajous	25	25
carcanets	16	16
carcase	13	13
carcases	14	14
carcass	13	13
carcasses	15	15
carcels	14	14
carcinogeneses	24	24
carcinogenesis	24	24
carcinogens	21	21
carcinoids	18	18
carcinomas	20	20
carcinomatoses	24	24
carcinomatosis	24	24
carcinomatous	24	24
cardamoms	19	19
cardamons	17	17
cardamums	20	20
cardboards	18	18
cardcase	15	15
cardcases	16	16
carders	11	11
cardholders	19	19
cardiacs	15	15
cardias	11	11