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
carspiel	15	15
carspiels	16	16
cartages	13	13
cartelise	13	13
cartelised	15	15
cartelises	14	14
cartelising	18	18
cartelizations	28	28
cartelizes	23	23
cartels	11	11
carters	10	10
cartes	9	9
cartfuls	16	16
cartilages	16	16
cartilaginous	21	21
cartloads	14	14
cartographers	23	23
cartographies	23	23
cartons	11	11
cartoonings	18	18
cartoonish	16	16
cartoonishly	21	21
cartoonist	14	14
cartoonists	15	15
cartoons	12	12