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
cavernously	23	23
caverns	15	15
cavers	13	13
caves	12	12
cavettos	15	15
caviares	15	15
caviars	14	14
cavies	13	13
cavilers	16	16
cavillers	18	18
cavils	14	14
cavings	17	17
cavitates	16	16
cavitations	19	19
cavities	15	15
cavorters	16	16
cavorts	14	14
caws	10	10
cayennes	15	15
caymans	16	16
cays	9	9
cayuse	12	12
cayuses	13	13
caziques	30	30
ceanothus	16	16