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
clast	9	9
clastic	14	14
clastics	15	15
clasts	10	10
clathrates	16	16
clatterers	14	14
clatters	12	12
claudications	23	23
claughts	17	17
clausal	13	13
clause	11	11
clauses	12	12
claustra	13	13
claustral	15	15
claustrophobe	26	26
claustrophobes	27	27
claustrophobia	27	27
claustrophobias	28	28
claustrophobic	30	30
claustrum	18	18
clavers	15	15
claves	14	14
clavichordist	27	27
clavichordists	28	28
clavichords	25	25