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
clangorous	18	18
clangorously	23	23
clangors	15	15
clangours	17	17
clangs	13	13
clankiest	18	18
clanks	15	15
clannish	16	16
clannishly	21	21
clannishness	21	21
clans	10	10
clansman	17	17
clansmen	17	17
clapbacks	26	26
clapboards	21	21
clapperclaws	29	29
clappers	18	18
claps	12	12
claptraps	19	19
claquers	22	22
claques	21	21
claqueurs	24	24
clarences	17	17
clarets	11	11
claries	11	11