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
transacted	15	15
transacting	18	18
transactinide	19	19
transaction	16	16
transactional	19	19
transactions	17	17
transactor	14	14
transactors	15	15
transacts	13	13
transalpine	17	17
transaminase	17	17
transaminases	18	18
transamination	20	20
transaminations	21	21
transatlantic	19	19
transaxle	18	18
transaxles	19	19
transborder	16	16
transceiver	19	19
transceivers	20	20
transcend	15	15
transcended	18	18
transcendence	23	23
transcendency	25	25
transcendent	19	19