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
subtask	15	15
subtasks	16	16
subtaxa	18	18
subtaxon	20	20
subtaxons	21	21
subteen	12	12
subteens	13	13
subtemperate	22	22
subtenancies	21	21
subtenancy	21	21
subtenant	15	15
subtenants	16	16
subtend	13	13
subtended	16	16
subtending	19	19
subtends	14	14
subterfuge	20	20
subterfuges	21	21
subterminal	20	20
subterranean	18	18
subterraneanly	23	23
subterraneous	19	19
subterraneously	24	24
subtest	11	11
subtests	12	12