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
cartoppers	19	19
cartouches	19	19
cartridges	16	16
carts	8	8
cartularies	16	16
cartwheelers	21	21
cartwheels	19	19
caruncles	18	18
carvacrols	21	21
carvels	15	15
carveries	16	16
carvers	14	14
carves	13	13
carvings	18	18
carwash	15	15
carwashes	17	17
caryatides	16	16
caryatids	15	15
caryopses	17	17
caryopsides	20	20
caryopsis	17	17
caryotins	15	15
casa	7	7
casaba	12	12
casabas	13	13