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
subcommission	27	27
subcommissions	28	28
subcommittee	25	25
subcommittees	26	26
subcommunities	29	29
subcommunity	29	29
subcompact	26	26
subcomponent	27	27
subcomponents	28	28
subconscious	24	24
subconsciously	29	29
subcontinent	22	22
subcontinental	25	25
subcontinents	23	23
subcontract	22	22
subcontracted	25	25
subcontracting	28	28
subcontractor	24	24
subcontractors	25	25
subcontracts	23	23
subcontrary	21	21
subcool	15	15
subcooled	18	18
subcooling	21	21
subcools	16	16