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
caterans	12	12
caterers	11	11
cateress	11	11
cateresses	13	13
caterings	15	15
caters	9	9
caterwauls	18	18
cates	8	8
catfaces	17	17
catfacings	22	22
catfalls	16	16
catfights	19	19
catfish	15	15
catfished	18	18
catfishes	17	17
catfishing	21	21
catguts	13	13
catharses	14	14
catharsis	14	14
cathartics	18	18
catheads	14	14
cathects	16	16
cathedrals	17	17
cathedras	15	15
cathepsin	18	18