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
theosophies	18	18
theosophist	18	18
theosophists	19	19
theosophy	18	18
therapeusis	17	17
therapeutics	21	21
therapies	14	14
therapist	14	14
therapists	15	15
therapsid	15	15
therapsids	16	16
thereabouts	17	17
theremins	15	15
theres	8	8
theriacas	14	14
theriacs	13	13
therians	11	11
thermalizes	26	26
thermals	14	14
thermels	14	14
thermes	12	12
thermionics	20	20
thermions	15	15
thermistor	15	15
thermistors	16	16