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
trypsins	14	14
tryptamines	20	20
tryptophanes	23	23
tryptophans	22	22
trysail	10	10
trysails	11	11
tryst	7	7
tryste	8	8
trysted	10	10
tryster	9	9
trysters	10	10
trystes	9	9
trysting	13	13
trysts	8	8
tryworks	17	17
tsaddik	13	13
tsaddikim	18	18
tsade	6	6
tsades	7	7
tsadi	6	6
tsadis	7	7
tsar	4	4
tsardom	11	11
tsardoms	12	12
tsarevitch	19	19