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
tenails	9	9
tenancies	14	14
tenantless	13	13
tenantries	12	12
tenants	9	9
tenches	13	13
tendances	15	15
tendences	15	15
tendencies	16	16
tendencious	18	18
tendentious	15	15
tendentiously	20	20
tendentiousness	20	20
tenderers	11	11
tenderest	11	11
tenderfoots	16	16
tenderizers	22	22
tenderizes	21	21
tenderloins	15	15
tenderness	13	13
tenderometers	18	18
tenders	9	9
tendinitis	13	13
tendinous	13	13
tendonitis	13	13