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
climbs	16	16
climes	13	13
clinchers	19	19
clinches	18	18
clines	11	11
clingers	15	15
clingiest	16	16
clings	13	13
clingstone	18	18
clingstones	19	19
clinicians	19	19
clinics	15	15
clinkers	17	17
clinks	15	15
clinometers	19	19
clinquants	26	26
clintonias	16	16
cliometricians	25	25
cliometrics	21	21
clipboards	21	21
clippers	18	18
clippings	22	22
clips	12	12
clipsheet	18	18
clipsheets	19	19