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
thairms	12	12
thalamus	15	15
thalassaemia	18	18
thalassaemias	19	19
thalassemia	17	17
thalassemias	18	18
thalassemic	20	20
thalassic	15	15
thalassocracies	24	24
thalassocracy	24	24
thalassocrat	18	18
thalassocrats	19	19
thalassotherapy	25	25
thalers	10	10
thalis	9	9
thalliums	17	17
thallophytes	23	23
thallous	13	13
thallus	12	12
thalluses	14	14
thalwegs	16	16
thanages	13	13
thanatologist	19	19
thanatologists	20	20
thanatos	11	11