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
thaws	10	10
theanines	13	13
thearchies	17	17
theatergoers	16	16
theaters	10	10
theatres	10	10
theatricalism	22	22
theatricalizes	29	29
theatricals	17	17
theatrics	14	14
thebaines	15	15
thebes	11	11
thecodonts	17	17
theelins	12	12
theelols	12	12
thefts	11	11
thegns	11	11
theines	10	10
theins	9	9
theirs	8	8
theirself	15	15
theirselves	18	18
theism	11	11
theisms	12	12
theist	8	8