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
transports	14	14
transposable	20	20
transpose	13	13
transposed	15	15
transposes	14	14
transposing	18	18
transposition	18	18
transpositional	21	21
transpositions	19	19
transposon	15	15
transposons	16	16
transracial	16	16
transsexual	21	21
transsexualism	27	27
transsexuality	26	26
transshape	16	16
transshaped	18	18
transshapes	17	17
transshaping	21	21
transship	15	15
transshipment	23	23
transshipments	24	24
transshipped	22	22
transshipping	25	25
transships	16	16