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
unguessable	20	20
unguis	11	11
ungulates	15	15
unhairers	13	13
unhairs	11	11
unhallows	18	18
unhandiest	16	16
unhandiness	18	18
unhands	13	13
unhandsome	19	19
unhandsomely	24	24
unhangs	14	14
unhappens	20	20
unhappiest	20	20
unhappiness	22	22
unhappinesses	24	24
unharness	14	14
unharnessed	17	17
unharnesses	16	16
unharnessing	20	20
unharvested	20	20
unhasp	13	13
unhasped	16	16
unhasping	19	19
unhasps	14	14