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
casually	16	16
casualness	16	16
casuals	12	12
casualties	15	15
casualty	15	15
casuarina	14	14
casuarinas	15	15
casuist	11	11
casuistic	16	16
casuistical	19	19
casuistries	15	15
casuistry	15	15
casuists	12	12
casus	9	9
catabolism	20	20
catabolisms	21	21
catabolites	18	18
catabolizes	27	27
catachreses	19	19
catachresis	19	19
catachrestic	23	23
catachrestical	26	26
cataclysm	21	21
cataclysmal	24	24
cataclysmic	26	26