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
tribasic	14	14
tribes	9	9
tribesman	16	16
tribesmen	16	16
tribespeople	22	22
tribologies	17	17
tribologist	17	17
tribologists	18	18
tribrachs	17	17
tribulates	15	15
tribulations	18	18
tribunals	15	15
tribunates	15	15
tribunes	13	13
tribuneship	21	21
tribuneships	22	22
tributaries	15	15
tributes	12	12
triceps	13	13
tricepses	15	15
triceratops	17	17
trices	9	9
trichiasis	15	15
trichinas	15	15
trichinizes	26	26