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
curacies	15	15
curacoas	15	15
curaghs	15	15
curaras	11	11
curares	11	11
curarines	14	14
curaris	11	11
curarizations	27	27
curarizes	22	22
curassow	15	15
curassows	16	16
curates	11	11
curations	14	14
curatives	17	17
curators	12	12
curatorship	20	20
curatorships	21	21
curbers	14	14
curbings	18	18
curbs	12	12
curbside	16	16
curbsides	17	17
curbstone	17	17
curbstones	18	18
curches	16	16