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
submitted	17	17
submitting	20	20
submucosa	20	20
submucosae	21	21
submucosal	22	22
submucosas	21	21
submultiple	24	24
submultiples	25	25
submunition	21	21
submunitions	22	22
subnasal	14	14
subnational	18	18
subnet	11	11
subnets	12	12
subnetwork	22	22
subnetworks	23	23
subniche	18	18
subniches	19	19
subnodal	15	15
subnormal	18	18
subnormality	23	23
subnormally	23	23
subnotebook	23	23
subnotebooks	24	24
subnuclear	20	20