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
understandingly	26	26
understands	16	16
understate	13	13
understated	15	15
understatedly	20	20
understatement	21	21
understatements	22	22
understates	14	14
understating	18	18
understeer	13	13
understeered	16	16
understeering	19	19
understeers	14	14
understood	14	14
understories	15	15
understory	15	15
understrapper	22	22
understrappers	23	23
understrength	21	21
understudied	18	18
understudies	17	17
understudy	17	17
understudying	23	23
undersupplies	24	24
undersupply	24	24