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
tabourers	13	13
tabourets	13	13
tabours	11	11
tabs	7	7
tabulates	14	14
tabulations	17	17
tabulators	15	15
tabulis	12	12
tabuns	11	11
tabus	9	9
tacamahacs	21	21
tacans	10	10
taces	8	8
taches	11	11
tachinids	16	16
tachism	15	15
tachisme	16	16
tachismes	17	17
tachisms	16	16
tachist	12	12
tachiste	13	13
tachistes	14	14
tachistoscope	24	24
tachistoscopes	25	25
tachistoscopic	28	28