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
curiousness	17	17
curites	11	11
curiums	15	15
curlers	12	12
curlews	15	15
curlicues	18	18
curliest	13	13
curliness	15	15
curlinesses	17	17
curlings	16	16
curlpapers	21	21
curls	10	10
curlycues	20	20
curmudgeons	23	23
curns	10	10
currachs	17	17
curraghs	16	16
currans	12	12
currants	13	13
currencies	18	18
currentness	17	17
currents	13	13
curricles	17	17
curriculums	24	24
currieries	14	14