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
tailings	12	12
taillamps	17	17
tailles	9	9
tailless	10	10
tailleurs	12	12
taillights	16	16
tailorbirds	16	16
tailorings	14	14
tailors	8	8
tailpieces	17	17
tailpipes	16	16
tailplanes	16	16
tailraces	13	13
tails	6	6
tailskid	14	14
tailskids	15	15
tailslide	12	12
tailslides	13	13
tailspin	13	13
tailspinned	18	18
tailspinning	21	21
tailspins	14	14
tailspun	14	14
tailwaters	14	14
tailwinds	15	15