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
ultrasmall	17	17
ultrasmart	15	15
ultrasmooth	18	18
ultrasoft	14	14
ultrasonic	16	16
ultrasonically	24	24
ultrasonics	17	17
ultrasonography	27	27
ultrasound	15	15
ultrastructural	23	23
ultrastructure	21	21
ultrastructures	22	22
ululates	12	12
ululations	15	15
ulus	7	7
ulvas	11	11
umamis	13	13
umangites	16	16
umbellets	18	18
umbelliferous	26	26
umbels	14	14
umbers	13	13
umbilicals	22	22
umbilicus	21	21
umbilicuses	23	23