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
teratomas	12	12
terawatts	12	12
terbias	10	10
terbiums	15	15
tercelets	13	13
tercels	11	11
tercentenaries	19	19
tercentennials	21	21
terces	9	9
tercets	10	10
terebenes	13	13
terebinths	16	16
teredines	11	11
teredos	8	8
terephthalates	22	22
teres	5	5
teretes	7	7
tergites	10	10
tergiversate	18	18
tergiversated	20	20
tergiversates	19	19
tergiversating	23	23
tergiversation	21	21
tergiversations	22	22
tergiversator	19	19