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
undershot	14	14
undershrub	19	19
undershrubs	20	20
underside	13	13
undersides	14	14
undersigned	18	18
undersize	21	21
undersized	23	23
underskirt	17	17
underskirts	18	18
underslung	18	18
undersold	14	14
undersow	14	14
undersowed	17	17
undersowing	20	20
undersown	16	16
undersows	15	15
underspin	16	16
underspins	17	17
understaffed	22	22
understaffing	25	25
understand	15	15
understandable	23	23
understandably	25	25
understanding	21	21