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
subantarctic	23	23
subapical	20	20
subaquatic	27	27
subaqueous	25	25
subarachnoid	23	23
subarachnoidal	26	26
subarctic	19	19
subarctics	20	20
subarea	11	11
subareas	12	12
subarid	12	12
subas	9	9
subassemblies	24	24
subassembly	24	24
subatmospheric	29	29
subatom	14	14
subatomic	19	19
subatoms	15	15
subaudible	20	20
subaudition	18	18
subauditions	19	19
subaural	14	14
subaverage	20	20
subaxial	20	20
subbase	14	14