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
transfects	17	17
transfer	12	12
transferability	25	25
transferable	20	20
transferal	15	15
transferals	16	16
transferase	15	15
transferases	16	16
transferee	14	14
transferees	15	15
transference	20	20
transferences	21	21
transferential	20	20
transferor	14	14
transferors	15	15
transferrable	21	21
transferred	16	16
transferrer	15	15
transferrers	16	16
transferrin	16	16
transferring	19	19
transferrins	17	17
transfers	13	13
transfiguration	23	23
transfigure	18	18