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
toyish	10	10
toylands	13	13
toyless	10	10
toyons	9	9
toyos	7	7
toys	6	6
toyshop	14	14
toyshops	15	15
toytowns	14	14
trabeations	15	15
trabeculas	18	18
traceless	13	13
traceries	12	12
tracers	10	10
traces	9	9
tracheas	13	13
tracheids	15	15
tracheitis	15	15
tracheoles	16	16
tracheophytes	25	25
tracheostomies	22	22
tracheostomy	22	22
tracheotomies	21	21
trachles	14	14
trachomas	17	17