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
thuggeries	17	17
thuggish	17	17
thugs	10	10
thujas	18	18
thulias	11	11
thuliums	16	16
thumbholes	22	22
thumbkins	23	23
thumbnails	21	21
thumbnuts	20	20
thumbprints	24	24
thumbs	15	15
thumbscrew	25	25
thumbscrews	26	26
thumbtacks	26	26
thumbwheels	26	26
thumpers	17	17
thumps	15	15
thunderbirds	21	21
thunderbolts	21	21
thunderclaps	24	24
thunderclouds	24	24
thunderers	15	15
thunderheads	20	20
thunderous	16	16