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
clones	11	11
clonicities	19	19
clonidines	17	17
clonings	16	16
clonism	15	15
clonisms	16	16
clonkiest	18	18
clonks	15	15
clons	10	10
clonus	12	12
clonuses	14	14
cloots	10	10
clops	12	12
cloques	21	21
closable	16	16
close	9	9
closeable	17	17
closed	11	11
closedown	18	18
closedowns	19	19
closefisted	19	19
closely	14	14
closemouthed	23	23
closeness	14	14
closenesses	16	16