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
ukes	9	9
ukuleles	16	16
ulamas	11	11
ulans	8	8
ulcerates	14	14
ulcerations	17	17
ulcerous	14	14
ulcers	11	11
ulemas	11	11
ulexites	17	17
ullages	12	12
ulnas	8	8
ulster	8	8
ulsters	9	9
ultimacies	18	18
ultimas	12	12
ultimateness	18	18
ultimates	14	14
ultimatums	19	19
ultisol	10	10
ultisols	11	11
ultrabasic	18	18
ultracasual	18	18
ultracautious	20	20
ultradense	14	14