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
clairvoyants	23	23
clambakes	23	23
clamberers	20	20
clambers	18	18
clammers	18	18
clammiest	19	19
clamminess	21	21
clamorers	16	16
clamorous	17	17
clamorously	22	22
clamorousness	22	22
clamors	14	14
clamours	16	16
clampdowns	25	25
clampers	18	18
clamps	16	16
clams	12	12
clamshell	20	20
clamshells	21	21
clamworms	22	22
clandestine	18	18
clandestinely	23	23
clandestineness	23	23
clandestinity	22	22
clangers	15	15