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
timbres	13	13
timecards	16	16
timekeepers	21	21
timeless	12	12
timelessly	17	17
timelessness	17	17
timeliest	13	13
timelines	14	14
timeliness	15	15
timeous	11	11
timeously	16	16
timeouts	12	12
timepieces	19	19
timepleaser	18	18
timepleasers	19	19
timers	9	9
times	8	8
timescale	16	16
timescales	17	17
timeserver	17	17
timeservers	18	18
timeserving	21	21
timetables	17	17
timeworkers	21	21
timeworks	19	19