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
subtext	18	18
subtexts	19	19
subtextual	23	23
subtextually	28	28
subtheme	17	17
subthemes	18	18
subtherapeutic	27	27
subthreshold	22	22
subtile	12	12
subtilely	17	17
subtileness	17	17
subtiler	13	13
subtilest	14	14
subtilin	14	14
subtilins	15	15
subtilisin	16	16
subtilisins	17	17
subtilization	28	28
subtilizations	29	29
subtilize	23	23
subtilized	25	25
subtilizes	24	24
subtilizing	28	28
subtilties	15	15
subtilty	15	15