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
throughways	23	23
throwaways	20	20
throwbacks	25	25
throwers	13	13
throws	11	11
throwster	14	14
throwsters	15	15
thrummers	18	18
thrummiest	19	19
thrums	12	12
thruputs	15	15
thrush	11	11
thrushes	13	13
thrust	9	9
thrusted	12	12
thruster	11	11
thrusters	12	12
thrustful	17	17
thrusting	15	15
thrustor	11	11
thrustors	12	12
thrusts	10	10
thruways	16	16
thuds	9	9
thuggees	15	15