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
totters	7	7
toucans	12	12
touchbacks	26	26
touchdowns	21	21
touchers	14	14
touches	13	13
touchholes	19	19
touchiest	15	15
touchiness	17	17
touchlines	18	18
touchmarks	23	23
touchpads	19	19
touchstone	17	17
touchstones	18	18
touchups	18	18
touchwoods	20	20
toughens	14	14
toughest	13	13
toughies	13	13
toughish	15	15
toughness	15	15
toughnesses	17	17
toughs	11	11
toupees	11	11
toupies	11	11