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
tricyclics	22	22
tridents	10	10
tridimensional	21	21
triduums	14	14
trienes	8	8
triennials	13	13
trienniums	16	16
triens	7	7
trientes	9	9
trierarchies	17	17
trierarchs	15	15
triers	6	6
tries	5	5
trifectas	15	15
triffids	15	15
triflers	12	12
trifles	11	11
triflings	16	16
trifocals	16	16
trifoliums	18	18
trifurcates	18	18
trifurcations	21	21
trigamies	14	14
triggerfish	20	20
triggerfishes	22	22