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
tropotaxes	20	20
tropotaxis	20	20
trothplights	22	22
troths	8	8
trotlines	11	11
trots	5	5
trotters	8	8
trottings	12	12
trotyls	10	10
troubadours	17	17
troublemakers	25	25
troublers	14	14
troubles	13	13
troubleshoot	19	19
troubleshooter	21	21
troubleshooters	22	22
troubleshooting	25	25
troubleshoots	20	20
troublesome	19	19
troublesomely	24	24
troublesomeness	24	24
troublous	15	15
troublously	20	20
troublousness	20	20
troughs	12	12