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
telefacsimile	24	24
telefaxes	20	20
telefilms	17	17
telegas	10	10
telegonies	14	14
telegrams	15	15
telegraphers	20	20
telegraphese	20	20
telegraphist	20	20
telegraphists	21	21
telegraphs	18	18
telekinesis	17	17
telemarkers	19	19
telemarketers	21	21
telemarks	17	17
telemeters	14	14
telemetries	15	15
telenovelas	18	18
teleologies	15	15
teleologist	15	15
teleologists	16	16
teleonomies	16	16
teleost	8	8
teleostean	12	12
teleosts	9	9