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
clavicles	21	21
clavierist	18	18
clavieristic	23	23
clavierists	19	19
claviers	16	16
clavus	15	15
clawbacks	26	26
clawers	14	14
clawless	16	16
claws	12	12
claxons	19	19
claybanks	23	23
clayiest	14	14
clayish	15	15
claymores	18	18
claypans	18	18
clays	11	11
claywares	18	18
cleaners	13	13
cleanest	13	13
cleanings	17	17
cleanish	15	15
cleanliest	16	16
cleanliness	18	18
cleanlinesses	20	20