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
subperiod	17	17
subperiods	18	18
subphase	17	17
subphases	18	18
subphyla	20	20
subphylum	25	25
subphylums	26	26
subplot	15	15
subplots	16	16
subpoena	16	16
subpoenaed	19	19
subpoenaing	22	22
subpoenas	17	17
subpolar	16	16
subpopulation	26	26
subpopulations	27	27
subpotency	23	23
subpotent	17	17
subprimate	20	20
subprimates	21	21
subprime	18	18
subprincipal	27	27
subprincipals	28	28
subproblem	24	24
subproblems	25	25