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
surgical	15	15
surgically	20	20
surging	13	13
surgy	10	10
suricate	12	12
suricates	13	13
surimi	10	10
surimis	11	11
surjection	24	24
surjections	25	25
surjective	27	27
surlier	9	9
surliest	10	10
surlily	12	12
surliness	12	12
surlinesses	14	14
surly	9	9
surmise	11	11
surmised	13	13
surmiser	12	12
surmisers	13	13
surmises	12	12
surmising	16	16
surmount	14	14
surmountable	22	22