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
catalysis	15	15
catalyst	14	14
catalysts	15	15
catalyzers	25	25
catalyzes	24	24
catamarans	17	17
catamites	15	15
catamounts	18	18
cataphoras	18	18
cataphoreses	20	20
cataphoresis	20	20
cataplasm	19	19
cataplasms	20	20
cataplexies	25	25
catapults	17	17
cataractous	18	18
cataracts	15	15
catarrhines	17	17
catarrhs	13	13
catastrophe	19	19
catastrophes	20	20
catastrophic	23	23
catastrophism	24	24
catastrophisms	25	25
catastrophist	21	21