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
subdwarfs	20	20
subecho	16	16
subechoes	18	18
subeconomies	23	23
subeconomy	23	23
subedit	12	12
subedited	15	15
subediting	18	18
subeditor	14	14
subeditorial	18	18
subeditors	15	15
subedits	13	13
subemployed	25	25
subemployment	30	30
subentries	15	15
subentry	15	15
subepidermal	24	24
subepoch	20	20
subepochs	21	21
suber	9	9
suberect	15	15
suberic	14	14
suberin	12	12
suberins	13	13
suberise	12	12