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
suborganization	32	32
suborn	11	11
subornation	17	17
subornations	18	18
suborned	14	14
suborner	13	13
suborners	14	14
suborning	17	17
suborns	12	12
suboval	16	16
subovate	16	16
suboxide	20	20
suboxides	21	21
subpanel	17	17
subpanels	18	18
subpar	13	13
subparagraph	26	26
subparagraphs	27	27
subparallel	21	21
subpart	14	14
subparts	15	15
subpena	15	15
subpenaed	18	18
subpenaing	21	21
subpenas	16	16