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
thermoset	14	14
thermosets	15	15
thermosetting	21	21
thermosphere	22	22
thermospheric	26	26
thermostability	26	26
thermostable	21	21
thermostat	15	15
thermostated	18	18
thermostatic	20	20
thermostating	21	21
thermostats	16	16
thermostatted	19	19
thermostatting	22	22
thermotaxes	23	23
thermotaxis	23	23
thermotropism	24	24
therms	11	11
theropods	15	15
thesaural	13	13
thesauri	11	11
thesaurus	13	13
thesauruses	15	15
these	7	7
theses	8	8