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
testons	8	8
testoon	8	8
testoons	9	9
testosterone	13	13
tests	5	5
testudines	13	13
testudo	9	9
testudos	10	10
testy	7	7
tetanics	12	12
tetanies	9	9
tetanise	9	9
tetanised	11	11
tetanises	10	10
tetanising	14	14
tetanizes	19	19
tetanus	9	9
tetanuses	11	11
tetchiest	14	14
tetchiness	16	16
tetherballs	18	18
tethers	9	9
teths	7	7
tetotums	12	12
tetrachlorides	21	21