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
subacrid	16	16
subacute	16	16
subacutely	21	21
subadar	12	12
subadars	13	13
subadolescent	23	23
subadolescents	24	24
subadult	15	15
subadults	16	16
subaerial	14	14
subaerially	19	19
subagencies	21	21
subagency	21	21
subagent	15	15
subagents	16	16
subah	11	11
subahdar	15	15
subahdars	16	16
subahs	12	12
subalar	12	12
suballocation	23	23
suballocations	24	24
subalpine	18	18
subaltern	15	15
subalterns	16	16