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
triolets	9	9
triols	7	7
trios	5	5
triose	6	6
trioses	7	7
trioxides	17	17
trioxids	16	16
tripacks	18	18
tripes	9	9
triphase	13	13
triphosphate	22	22
triphosphates	23	23
triphthongs	21	21
triplanes	14	14
triples	11	11
tripletails	16	16
triplets	12	12
triplexes	20	20
triplicates	18	18
triplications	21	21
triplicities	19	19
triplites	13	13
triploblastic	24	24
triploidies	16	16
triploids	14	14