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
closeout	13	13
closeouts	14	14
closer	10	10
closers	11	11
closes	10	10
closest	11	11
closestool	15	15
closestools	16	16
closet	10	10
closeted	13	13
closetful	18	18
closetfuls	19	19
closeting	16	16
closets	11	11
closeup	15	15
closeups	16	16
closing	14	14
closings	15	15
clostridia	15	15
clostridial	17	17
clostridium	20	20
closure	12	12
closured	14	14
closures	13	13
closuring	17	17