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
tylosins	12	12
tymbals	16	16
tympanies	18	18
tympanist	18	18
tympanists	19	19
tympanites	19	19
tympans	16	16
tympanums	22	22
tynes	8	8
typebars	16	16
typecase	16	16
typecases	17	17
typecast	16	16
typecasting	22	22
typecasts	17	17
typefaces	20	20
typefounders	23	23
types	10	10
typescript	21	21
typescripts	22	22
typeset	12	12
typesets	13	13
typesetter	15	15
typesetters	16	16
typesetting	19	19