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
subsequences	30	30
subsequent	25	25
subsequently	30	30
subsere	11	11
subseres	12	12
subseries	13	13
subserve	16	16
subserved	18	18
subserves	17	17
subservience	24	24
subserviency	26	26
subservient	20	20
subserviently	25	25
subserving	21	21
subset	10	10
subsets	11	11
subshaft	17	17
subshafts	18	18
subshell	16	16
subshells	17	17
subshrub	18	18
subshrubs	19	19
subside	12	12
subsided	14	14
subsidence	19	19