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
catechism	20	20
catechismal	23	23
catechisms	21	21
catechist	17	17
catechistic	22	22
catechists	18	18
catechizations	32	32
catechizers	28	28
catechizes	27	27
catecholamines	27	27
catechols	18	18
catechumens	24	24
catechus	17	17
categories	15	15
categorise	15	15
categorised	17	17
categorises	16	16
categorising	20	20
categorizations	30	30
categorizes	25	25
catenaries	14	14
catenas	11	11
catenates	13	13
catenations	16	16
catenoids	14	14