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
caresses	11	11
caressing	15	15
caressingly	20	20
caressive	16	16
caressively	21	21
caretakers	17	17
caretakes	16	16
carets	9	9
carfares	14	14
carfuls	15	15
cargoes	12	12
cargos	11	11
carhops	15	15
caribes	13	13
cariboos	14	14
caribous	15	15
caricatures	18	18
caricaturist	19	19
caricaturists	20	20
carices	13	13
caries	9	9
carillonneurs	21	21
carillons	15	15
carinas	11	11
carings	13	13