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
cathepsins	19	19
catheterizes	26	26
catheters	14	14
cathexes	20	20
cathexis	20	20
cathodes	14	14
catholicates	21	21
catholicities	22	22
catholicons	21	21
catholicos	19	19
catholicoses	21	21
catholics	18	18
cathouses	15	15
caths	10	10
cations	11	11
catjangs	23	23
catkins	15	15
catlings	15	15
catlins	12	12
catmints	15	15
catnapers	16	16
catnappers	20	20
catnaps	14	14
catnips	14	14
cats	7	7