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
teams	8	8
teamster	11	11
teamsters	12	12
teamworks	19	19
teapots	10	10
teapoys	12	12
tearaways	14	14
teardowns	14	14
teardrops	13	13
tearers	7	7
tearfulness	17	17
teargas	9	9
teargases	11	11
teargassed	13	13
teargasses	12	12
teargassing	16	16
teariest	8	8
tearjerkers	24	24
tearless	9	9
tearooms	11	11
tears	5	5
tearstain	10	10
tearstained	13	13
tearstains	11	11
teas	4	4