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
subzone	21	21
subzones	22	22
succah	15	15
succahs	16	16
succedanea	19	19
succedaneous	22	22
succedaneum	24	24
succedaneums	25	25
succedent	18	18
succeed	15	15
succeeded	18	18
succeeder	17	17
succeeders	18	18
succeeding	21	21
succeeds	16	16
success	14	14
successes	16	16
successful	22	22
successfully	27	27
successfulness	27	27
succession	18	18
successional	21	21
successionally	26	26
successions	19	19
successive	21	21