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
chlamydes	21	21
chlamydospore	28	28
chlamydospores	29	29
chlamys	18	18
chlamyses	20	20
chloasma	17	17
chloasmas	18	18
chloasmata	19	19
chloracnes	20	20
chloralose	17	17
chloraloses	18	18
chlorals	15	15
chloramines	21	21
chlorates	15	15
chlordanes	18	18
chlordans	17	17
chlorellas	18	18
chlorenchymas	30	30
chlorhexidines	31	31
chlorides	16	16
chlorids	15	15
chlorinates	18	18
chlorinations	21	21
chlorinators	19	19
chlorines	16	16