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
tetrachords	17	17
tetracids	13	13
tetracyclines	23	23
tetradrachms	21	21
tetrads	8	8
tetrafluorides	20	20
tetragons	12	12
tetrahedrons	16	16
tetrahymenas	20	20
tetralogies	14	14
tetramerous	15	15
tetramers	12	12
tetrameters	14	14
tetraploidies	18	18
tetraploids	16	16
tetrapods	13	13
tetrapyrroles	19	19
tetrarchies	16	16
tetrarchs	14	14
tetras	6	6
tetraspore	13	13
tetraspores	14	14
tetrazoliums	26	26
tetris	6	6
tetrodes	9	9