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
sucrase	11	11
sucrases	12	12
sucre	9	9
sucres	10	10
sucrose	11	11
sucroses	12	12
suction	12	12
suctional	15	15
suctioned	15	15
suctioning	18	18
suctions	13	13
suctorial	14	14
suctorian	14	14
suctorians	15	15
sudaria	9	9
sudaries	10	10
sudarium	14	14
sudary	10	10
sudation	11	11
sudations	12	12
sudatoria	11	11
sudatories	12	12
sudatorium	16	16
sudatoriums	17	17
sudatory	12	12