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
subscribed	21	21
subscriber	20	20
subscribers	21	21
subscribes	20	20
subscribing	24	24
subscript	19	19
subscription	23	23
subscriptions	24	24
subscripts	20	20
subsea	10	10
subsecretaries	21	21
subsecretary	21	21
subsect	14	14
subsection	18	18
subsections	19	19
subsector	16	16
subsectors	17	17
subsects	15	15
subsegment	20	20
subsegments	21	21
subsense	13	13
subsenses	14	14
subsentence	20	20
subsentences	21	21
subsequence	29	29