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
surmounted	17	17
surmounting	20	20
surmounts	15	15
surname	12	12
surnamed	14	14
surnamer	13	13
surnamers	14	14
surnames	13	13
surnaming	17	17
surpass	11	11
surpassable	19	19
surpassed	14	14
surpasses	13	13
surpassing	17	17
surpassingly	22	22
surplice	16	16
surplices	17	17
surplus	13	13
surplusage	18	18
surplused	16	16
surpluses	15	15
surplusing	19	19
surplussed	17	17
surplusses	16	16
surplussing	20	20