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
substantiative	23	23
substantival	22	22
substantivally	27	27
substantive	20	20
substantively	25	25
substantiveness	25	25
substantives	21	21
substantivize	31	31
substantivized	33	33
substantivizes	32	32
substantivizing	36	36
substate	12	12
substates	13	13
substation	15	15
substations	16	16
substellar	16	16
substituent	17	17
substituents	18	18
substitutable	22	22
substitute	15	15
substituted	17	17
substitutes	16	16
substituting	20	20
substitution	18	18
substitutional	21	21