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
subfossils	18	18
subfragment	24	24
subfragments	25	25
subframe	18	18
subframes	19	19
subfreezing	30	30
subfusc	18	18
subfuscs	19	19
subgenera	16	16
subgeneration	21	21
subgenerations	22	22
subgenre	15	15
subgenres	16	16
subgenus	16	16
subgenuses	18	18
subglacial	21	21
subglacially	26	26
subgoal	14	14
subgoals	15	15
subgovernment	28	28
subgovernments	29	29
subgrade	15	15
subgrades	16	16
subgraph	19	19
subgraphs	20	20