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
cataclysmically	34	34
cataclysms	22	22
catacombs	21	21
catadromous	19	19
catafalques	28	28
catagens	14	14
catalase	12	12
catalases	13	13
catalectics	21	21
catalepsies	18	18
catalepsy	18	18
cataleptics	21	21
catalexes	20	20
catalexis	20	20
cataloes	12	12
catalogers	16	16
catalogs	14	14
cataloguers	18	18
catalogues	17	17
catalos	11	11
catalpas	15	15
catalyse	14	14
catalysed	16	16
catalyses	15	15
catalysing	19	19