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
taprooms	14	14
taproots	11	11
taps	7	7
tapster	10	10
tapsters	11	11
taquerias	19	19
tarabish	13	13
tarabishes	15	15
taradiddles	15	15
taramas	10	10
tarantas	9	9
tarantases	11	11
tarantellas	14	14
tarantism	13	13
tarantisms	14	14
tarantulas	13	13
tarboosh	13	13
tarbooshes	15	15
tarbush	13	13
tarbushes	15	15
tardies	8	8
tardiest	9	9
tardigrades	15	15
tardiness	11	11
tardinesses	13	13