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
torticollis	16	16
tortillas	11	11
tortious	9	9
tortiously	14	14
tortoise	8	8
tortoises	9	9
tortoiseshell	17	17
tortoiseshells	18	18
tortonis	9	9
tortrices	12	12
tortricids	14	14
tortrixes	16	16
torts	5	5
tortuosities	13	13
tortuosity	13	13
tortuous	10	10
tortuously	15	15
tortuousness	15	15
torturers	10	10
tortures	9	9
torturous	11	11
torturously	16	16
torulas	9	9
torus	6	6
toruses	8	8