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
tergiversators	20	20
teriyakis	15	15
termagants	16	16
termers	10	10
terminableness	23	23
terminals	14	14
terminates	14	14
terminations	17	17
terminators	15	15
terminers	13	13
terminologies	20	20
terminus	13	13
terminuses	15	15
termitaries	14	14
termites	11	11
termless	12	12
termors	10	10
terms	8	8
termtimes	15	15
ternaries	10	10
terneplates	16	16
ternes	7	7
ternions	10	10
terns	6	6
terpeneless	16	16