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
catspaw	16	16
catspaws	17	17
catsuit	11	11
catsuits	12	12
catsup	13	13
catsups	14	14
cattails	12	12
cattaloes	13	13
cattalos	12	12
catteries	12	12
catties	10	10
cattiest	11	11
cattiness	13	13
cattinesses	15	15
cattish	12	12
cattleyas	15	15
catwalks	19	19
caucus	14	14
caucused	17	17
caucuses	16	16
caucusing	20	20
caucussed	18	18
caucusses	17	17
caucussing	21	21
caudates	13	13