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
tragics	12	12
tragopans	15	15
tragus	9	9
traiks	10	10
trailblazers	26	26
trailbreakers	21	21
trailers	9	9
trailheads	14	14
trailless	11	11
trails	7	7
trailside	11	11
trainbands	16	16
trainbearers	16	16
trainees	9	9
traineeship	17	17
traineeships	18	18
trainers	9	9
trainfuls	15	15
trainings	13	13
trainloads	13	13
trains	7	7
trainways	15	15
traipse	10	10
traipsed	12	12
traipses	11	11