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
throats	9	9
throbbers	17	17
throbs	11	11
throes	8	8
thrombins	18	18
thrombocytes	25	25
thromboembolism	33	33
thrombokinase	26	26
thrombokinases	27	27
thrombolysis	23	23
thromboplastic	29	29
thromboplastin	27	27
thromboplastins	28	28
thromboses	18	18
thrombosis	18	18
thromboxanes	28	28
thrombus	17	17
thrones	10	10
throngs	12	12
throstle	11	11
throstles	12	12
throttleholds	20	20
throttlers	13	13
throttles	12	12
throughputs	22	22