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
subbasement	22	22
subbasements	23	23
subbases	15	15
subbasin	16	16
subbasins	17	17
subbass	14	14
subbasses	16	16
subbed	14	14
subbing	17	17
subbings	18	18
subbituminous	26	26
subblock	23	23
subblocks	24	24
subbranch	22	22
subbranches	24	24
subbreed	16	16
subbreeds	17	17
subcabinet	21	21
subcapsular	23	23
subcaste	15	15
subcastes	16	16
subcategories	22	22
subcategorize	31	31
subcategorized	33	33
subcategorizes	32	32