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
thrasonical	18	18
thrasonically	23	23
thraves	13	13
thraws	11	11
threadbareness	21	21
threaders	12	12
threadfins	17	17
threadiest	13	13
threadiness	15	15
threadless	14	14
threads	10	10
threadworms	20	20
threapers	14	14
threaps	12	12
threateners	14	14
threatens	12	12
threats	9	9
threepences	20	20
threeps	12	12
threes	8	8
threescore	15	15
threesome	14	14
threesomes	15	15
threnodes	13	13
threnodies	14	14