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
transcendental	22	22
transcendently	24	24
transcending	21	21
transcends	16	16
transcribe	17	17
transcribed	19	19
transcriber	18	18
transcribers	19	19
transcribes	18	18
transcribing	22	22
transcript	17	17
transcriptase	20	20
transcriptases	21	21
transcription	21	21
transcriptional	24	24
transcriptions	22	22
transcripts	18	18
transcultural	21	21
transcutaneous	21	21
transdermal	17	17
transdermally	22	22
transduce	15	15
transduced	17	17
transducer	16	16
transducers	17	17