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
transversal	17	17
transversals	18	18
transverse	15	15
transversely	20	20
transverses	16	16
transvestism	20	20
transvestite	17	17
transvestites	18	18
transvestitism	22	22
trapans	11	11
trapballs	17	17
trapdoors	13	13
trapes	9	9
trapesed	12	12
trapeses	11	11
trapesing	15	15
trapezes	20	20
trapezist	21	21
trapezists	22	22
trapeziums	26	26
trapezius	22	22
trapeziuses	24	24
trapezohedrons	30	30
trapezoids	23	23
traplines	14	14