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
threnodist	14	14
threnodists	15	15
threonines	14	14
thresh	10	10
threshed	13	13
thresher	12	12
threshers	13	13
threshes	12	12
threshing	16	16
threshold	15	15
thresholds	16	16
thriftiest	15	15
thriftiness	17	17
thriftless	16	16
thriftlessly	21	21
thriftlessness	21	21
thrifts	12	12
thrillers	13	13
thrills	11	11
thrips	11	11
thrivers	14	14
thrives	13	13
throatiest	12	12
throatiness	14	14
throatlatches	21	21