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
thesis	8	8
thesp	10	10
thespian	14	14
thespians	15	15
thesps	11	11
thetas	8	8
thetris	9	9
theurgies	14	14
theurgist	14	14
theurgists	15	15
thewiest	13	13
thewless	14	14
thews	10	10
thiaminase	16	16
thiaminases	17	17
thiamines	15	15
thiamins	14	14
thiazides	21	21
thiazines	21	21
thiazins	20	20
thiazoles	21	21
thiazols	20	20
thickeners	20	20
thickens	18	18
thickest	17	17