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
translocates	17	17
translocating	21	21
translocation	19	19
translocations	20	20
translucence	22	22
translucencies	24	24
translucency	24	24
translucent	18	18
translucently	23	23
transmarine	16	16
transmembrane	24	24
transmigrate	18	18
transmigrated	20	20
transmigrates	19	19
transmigrating	23	23
transmigration	21	21
transmigrations	22	22
transmigrator	19	19
transmigrators	20	20
transmigratory	22	22
transmissible	21	21
transmission	17	17
transmissions	18	18
transmissive	20	20
transmissivity	24	24