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
tachists	13	13
tachometers	19	19
tachs	10	10
tachycardias	23	23
tachyons	16	16
tacitness	13	13
tacitnesses	15	15
tackboards	21	21
tackers	14	14
tackets	14	14
tackiest	15	15
tackifiers	20	20
tackifies	19	19
tackiness	17	17
tackinesses	19	19
tacklers	16	16
tackles	15	15
tackless	16	16
tacklings	20	20
tacks	12	12
tacnodes	13	13
taconites	13	13
tacos	8	8
tacrines	12	12
tactfulness	20	20