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
universalistic	24	24
universalists	20	20
universalities	21	21
universality	21	21
universalize	28	28
universalized	30	30
universalizes	29	29
universalizing	33	33
universally	21	21
universalness	21	21
universals	17	17
universe	14	14
universes	15	15
universities	18	18
university	18	18
univocals	19	19
unjams	20	20
unjoints	20	20
unjust	18	18
unjustifiable	32	32
unjustifiably	34	34
unjustified	27	27
unjustly	23	23
unjustness	23	23
unkennels	18	18