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
thickets	17	17
thickheads	22	22
thickish	19	19
thickness	19	19
thicknesses	21	21
thicks	15	15
thickset	17	17
thicksets	18	18
thieveries	16	16
thieves	13	13
thievish	16	16
thievishly	21	21
thievishness	21	21
thighbones	20	20
thighs	12	12
thigmotaxes	25	25
thigmotaxis	25	25
thigmotropism	26	26
thigmotropisms	27	27
thills	10	10
thimbleberries	26	26
thimblefuls	25	25
thimbleriggers	27	27
thimblerigs	22	22
thimbles	17	17