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
trachytes	16	16
tracings	14	14
trackages	18	18
trackballs	22	22
trackbeds	20	20
trackers	15	15
trackings	19	19
tracklayers	21	21
trackless	17	17
trackpads	20	20
tracks	13	13
trackside	17	17
tracksides	18	18
tracksuit	17	17
tracksuits	18	18
trackwalkers	27	27
trackways	21	21
tractableness	21	21
tractates	12	12
tractions	13	13
tractors	11	11
tractrices	16	16
tracts	9	9
trademarks	18	18
tradeoffs	16	16