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
subsistence	19	19
subsistences	20	20
subsistent	15	15
subsisting	17	17
subsists	12	12
subsite	11	11
subsites	12	12
subskill	18	18
subskills	19	19
subsocial	17	17
subsocieties	19	19
subsociety	19	19
subsoil	12	12
subsoiled	15	15
subsoiler	14	14
subsoilers	15	15
subsoiling	18	18
subsoils	13	13
subsolar	13	13
subsonic	16	16
subsonically	24	24
subspace	18	18
subspaces	19	19
subspecialist	24	24
subspecialists	25	25