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
thermites	14	14
thermochemist	26	26
thermochemistry	30	30
thermochemists	27	27
thermoclines	22	22
thermocouples	26	26
thermodynamics	29	29
thermoelements	24	24
thermoforms	22	22
thermogenesis	21	21
thermograms	21	21
thermographers	26	26
thermographs	24	24
thermojunctions	35	35
thermometers	20	20
thermoperiodism	27	27
thermophiles	23	23
thermophilous	25	25
thermopiles	20	20
thermoplastic	25	25
thermoplastics	26	26
thermoreceptors	26	26
thermoregulates	24	24
thermos	12	12
thermoses	14	14