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
clevernesses	21	21
clevis	14	14
clevises	16	16
clews	12	12
cliches	16	16
clickers	19	19
clicks	17	17
clientages	17	17
clienteles	16	16
clientless	16	16
clients	12	12
cliffiest	19	19
cliffs	16	16
clifftops	22	22
clifts	13	13
climacterics	25	25
climates	15	15
climatologies	23	23
climatologist	23	23
climatologists	24	24
climaxes	22	22
climaxless	25	25
climbdowns	25	25
climbers	18	18
climbings	22	22