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
subsidences	20	20
subsider	13	13
subsiders	14	14
subsides	13	13
subsidiaries	17	17
subsidiarily	20	20
subsidiarity	19	19
subsidiary	17	17
subsidies	14	14
subsiding	17	17
subsidise	14	14
subsidised	16	16
subsidises	15	15
subsidising	19	19
subsidization	28	28
subsidizations	29	29
subsidize	23	23
subsidized	25	25
subsidizer	24	24
subsidizers	25	25
subsidizes	24	24
subsidizing	28	28
subsidy	14	14
subsist	11	11
subsisted	14	14