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
trithings	14	14
triticales	14	14
triticums	16	16
tritiums	12	12
tritomas	11	11
tritones	9	9
tritons	8	8
triturates	11	11
triturations	14	14
triturators	12	12
triumphalism	25	25
triumphalisms	26	26
triumphalist	22	22
triumphalists	23	23
triumphs	17	17
triumvirates	20	20
triumvirs	17	17
triunes	9	9
triunities	12	12
trivalves	18	18
trivets	11	11
trivialise	15	15
trivialised	17	17
trivialises	16	16
trivialising	20	20