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
submersible	22	22
submersibles	23	23
submersing	20	20
submersion	18	18
submersions	19	19
submetacentric	28	28
submicrogram	27	27
submicron	20	20
submicroscopic	33	33
submillimeter	25	25
subminiature	21	21
subminimal	22	22
subminimum	25	25
subminister	19	19
subministers	20	20
submiss	14	14
submission	18	18
submissions	19	19
submissive	21	21
submissively	26	26
submissiveness	26	26
submit	13	13
submits	14	14
submittal	17	17
submittals	18	18