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
umbles	14	14
umbones	15	15
umbos	12	12
umbrageous	20	20
umbrageously	25	25
umbrageousness	25	25
umbrages	17	17
umbras	13	13
umbrellas	18	18
umbrettes	16	16
umiacks	18	18
umiacs	13	13
umiaks	14	14
umiaqs	19	19
umlauts	13	13
ummahs	15	15
ummas	12	12
umphs	14	14
umpirages	18	18
umpires	14	14
umps	11	11
ums	7	7
unabashed	17	17
unabashedly	22	22
unabsorbed	19	19