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
sustainable	17	17
sustainably	19	19
sustained	12	12
sustainedly	17	17
sustainer	11	11
sustainers	12	12
sustaining	15	15
sustains	10	10
sustenance	16	16
sustentation	15	15
sustentative	18	18
susurrant	12	12
susurration	14	14
susurrations	15	15
susurrous	12	12
susurrus	11	11
susurruses	13	13
sutler	8	8
sutlers	9	9
sutra	6	6
sutras	7	7
sutta	6	6
suttas	7	7
suttee	7	7
suttees	8	8