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
trichinoses	17	17
trichinosis	17	17
trichinous	17	17
trichites	14	14
trichocyst	20	20
trichocysts	21	21
trichogynes	21	21
trichologist	20	20
trichologists	21	21
trichomes	17	17
trichomonads	22	22
trichomonas	20	20
trichomonases	22	22
trichomoniases	23	23
trichomoniasis	23	23
trichopterans	22	22
trichothecenes	25	25
trichotomies	20	20
trichotomous	21	21
trichotomously	26	26
trichromatism	24	24
trichromats	19	19
tricities	12	12
trickeries	17	17
trickers	15	15