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
subcoriaceous	24	24
subcortical	22	22
subcounties	20	20
subcounty	20	20
subcritical	22	22
subcrustal	19	19
subcult	16	16
subcults	17	17
subcultural	22	22
subculturally	27	27
subculture	20	20
subcultures	21	21
subcurative	23	23
subcutaneous	22	22
subcutaneously	27	27
subcutes	16	16
subcutis	16	16
subcutises	18	18
subdeacon	18	18
subdeacons	19	19
subdean	13	13
subdeans	14	14
subdeb	14	14
subdebs	15	15
subdebutante	22	22