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
sumptuary	19	19
sumptuous	18	18
sumptuously	23	23
sumptuousness	23	23
sumpweed	19	19
sumpweeds	20	20
sums	8	8
sumy	10	10
sun	5	5
sunback	19	19
sunbaked	18	18
sunbath	14	14
sunbathe	15	15
sunbathed	17	17
sunbather	16	16
sunbathers	17	17
sunbathes	16	16
sunbathing	20	20
sunbaths	15	15
sunbeam	15	15
sunbeams	16	16
sunbeamy	18	18
sunbed	12	12
sunbeds	13	13
sunbelt	13	13