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
subocean	16	16
suboceanic	21	21
suboptic	18	18
suboptimal	21	21
suboptimization	35	35
suboptimize	30	30
suboptimized	32	32
suboptimizes	31	31
suboptimizing	35	35
suboptimum	24	24
suboral	12	12
suborbital	18	18
suborder	13	13
suborders	14	14
subordinate	17	17
subordinated	19	19
subordinately	22	22
subordinateness	22	22
subordinates	18	18
subordinating	22	22
subordination	20	20
subordinations	21	21
subordinative	23	23
subordinator	18	18
subordinators	19	19