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
subdebutantes	23	23
subdecision	20	20
subdecisions	21	21
subdepartment	25	25
subdepartments	26	26
subdepot	16	16
subdepots	17	17
subdermal	18	18
subdermally	23	23
subdevelopment	31	31
subdevelopments	32	32
subdialect	19	19
subdialects	20	20
subdirector	19	19
subdirectors	20	20
subdiscipline	26	26
subdisciplines	27	27
subdistrict	19	19
subdistricts	20	20
subdividable	26	26
subdivide	19	19
subdivided	21	21
subdivider	20	20
subdividers	21	21
subdivides	20	20