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
cursorily	16	16
cursoriness	16	16
cursors	11	11
cursory	13	13
curst	9	9
curtailers	15	15
curtailments	21	21
curtails	13	13
curtainless	17	17
curtains	13	13
curtalaxes	22	22
curtals	12	12
curtanas	13	13
curtesies	13	13
curtest	11	11
curtesy	13	13
curtilages	17	17
curtness	13	13
curtnesses	15	15
curtsey	13	13
curtseyed	16	16
curtseying	19	19
curtseys	14	14
curtsied	13	13
curtsies	12	12