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
struts	7	7
strutted	10	10
strutter	9	9
strutters	10	10
strutting	13	13
strychnine	19	19
stub	8	8
stubbed	15	15
stubbier	15	15
stubbies	15	15
stubbiest	16	16
stubbily	18	18
stubbing	18	18
stubble	15	15
stubbled	17	17
stubbles	16	16
stubblier	17	17
stubbliest	18	18
stubbly	17	17
stubborn	16	16
stubborner	18	18
stubbornest	19	19
stubbornly	21	21
stubbornness	21	21
stubby	15	15