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
transitivity	19	19
transitorily	16	16
transitoriness	16	16
transitory	13	13
transits	9	9
translatability	23	23
translatable	18	18
translate	11	11
translated	13	13
translates	12	12
translating	16	16
translation	14	14
translational	17	17
translations	15	15
translative	17	17
translator	12	12
translators	13	13
translatory	15	15
transliterate	15	15
transliterated	17	17
transliterates	16	16
transliterating	20	20
transliteration	18	18
translocate	16	16
translocated	18	18