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
submarine	17	17
submarined	19	19
submariner	18	18
submariners	19	19
submarines	18	18
submarining	22	22
submarket	20	20
submarkets	21	21
submaxillaries	30	30
submaxillary	30	30
submaximal	28	28
submediant	19	19
submediants	20	20
submenu	16	16
submenus	17	17
submerge	17	17
submerged	19	19
submergence	24	24
submergences	25	25
submerges	18	18
submergible	24	24
submerging	22	22
submerse	15	15
submersed	17	17
submerses	16	16