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
cloddishness	21	21
clodhoppers	24	24
clodpates	17	17
clodpoles	18	18
clodpolls	19	19
clods	10	10
clofibrates	21	21
cloggers	16	16
cloggiest	17	17
cloggings	20	20
clogs	11	11
cloisonne	15	15
cloisonnes	16	16
cloister	12	12
cloistered	15	15
cloistering	18	18
cloisters	13	13
cloistral	14	14
cloistress	14	14
cloistresses	16	16
clomiphenes	24	24
clomipramines	27	27
clomps	16	16
clonazepams	31	31
cloners	12	12