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
tyrosinase	13	13
tyrosinases	14	14
tyrosine	11	11
tyrosines	12	12
tythes	10	10
tzardoms	21	21
tzarevitches	30	30
tzarevnas	23	23
tzarinas	18	18
tzarism	19	19
tzarisms	20	20
tzarist	16	16
tzarists	17	17
tzaritzas	27	27
tzars	14	14
tzatzikis	31	31
tzedakahs	25	25
tzetzes	25	25
tziganes	20	20
tzimmes	22	22
tzitzis	25	25
tzuris	16	16
tzurises	18	18
uakaris	12	12
ubieties	12	12