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
trickiest	16	16
trickish	17	17
trickishly	22	22
trickishness	22	22
trickles	16	16
trickliest	18	18
tricks	13	13
tricksier	16	16
tricksiest	17	17
tricksiness	19	19
trickster	16	16
tricksters	17	17
tricksy	16	16
triclads	13	13
triclosan	14	14
triclosans	15	15
tricolors	13	13
tricornes	13	13
tricorns	12	12
tricotines	14	14
tricots	10	10
trictracs	15	15
tricuspid	17	17
tricuspids	18	18
tricycles	18	18