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
underreacts	17	17
underreports	18	18
underruns	14	14
undersaturated	19	19
underscore	16	16
underscored	18	18
underscores	17	17
underscoring	21	21
undersea	11	11
underseas	12	12
undersecretary	22	22
undersell	14	14
underselling	20	20
undersells	15	15
underserved	19	19
underset	11	11
undersets	12	12
undersexed	21	21
undershirt	15	15
undershirted	18	18
undershirts	16	16
undershoot	15	15
undershooting	21	21
undershoots	16	16
undershorts	16	16