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
underlies	13	13
underlines	15	15
underlings	17	17
underlips	16	16
undermans	16	16
undermines	17	17
undermost	15	15
undernourished	22	22
underpads	16	16
underpaintings	24	24
underpants	17	17
underparts	16	16
underpass	15	15
underpasses	17	17
underpayments	25	25
underpays	17	17
underperformers	27	27
underperforms	25	25
underpinnings	24	24
underpins	16	16
underplants	19	19
underplays	19	19
underplots	17	17
underprices	20	20
underrates	13	13