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
survivable	23	23
survival	18	18
survivalism	24	24
survivalist	21	21
survivalists	22	22
survivals	19	19
survivance	23	23
survive	16	16
survived	18	18
surviver	17	17
survivers	18	18
survives	17	17
surviving	21	21
survivor	17	17
survivors	18	18
survivorship	26	26
survivorships	27	27
sus	4	4
susceptibility	27	27
susceptible	22	22
susceptibleness	27	27
susceptibly	24	24
sused	7	7
suses	6	6
sushi	8	8