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
clerestories	16	16
clerestory	16	16
clergies	14	14
clergyperson	24	24
clergypersons	25	25
clericalism	22	22
clericalisms	23	23
clericalist	19	19
clericalists	20	20
clericals	17	17
clerics	14	14
clerids	12	12
clerihews	18	18
clerisies	13	13
clerisy	13	13
clerkdoms	21	21
clerkish	18	18
clerkliest	19	19
clerks	14	14
clerkship	22	22
clerkships	23	23
cleveites	17	17
cleverest	17	17
cleverish	19	19
cleverness	19	19