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
clacks	17	17
claddaghs	19	19
claddings	18	18
clades	11	11
cladism	15	15
cladisms	16	16
cladist	12	12
cladistic	17	17
cladistically	25	25
cladistics	18	18
cladists	13	13
cladocerans	20	20
cladodes	14	14
cladogeneses	20	20
cladogenesis	20	20
cladograms	20	20
cladophylls	25	25
clads	10	10
clafoutis	17	17
clags	11	11
claimants	17	17
claimers	15	15
claims	13	13
clairaudiences	24	24
clairvoyances	27	27