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
thimerosal	16	16
thinclads	17	17
thindowns	17	17
thingamabobs	26	26
thingamajigs	31	31
thingies	13	13
thingness	15	15
thingnesses	17	17
things	11	11
thingumajigs	32	32
thingummies	23	23
thinkableness	25	25
thinkers	15	15
thinkingness	23	23
thinkings	19	19
thinks	13	13
thinners	12	12
thinness	12	12
thinnesses	14	14
thinnest	12	12
thinnish	14	14
thins	8	8
thiocyanates	20	20
thiols	9	9
thionates	12	12