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
unselfish	17	17
unselfishly	22	22
unselfishness	22	22
unselfishnesses	24	24
unsell	10	10
unsellable	18	18
unselling	16	16
unsells	11	11
unsensational	18	18
unsensitized	25	25
unsent	9	9
unsentimental	21	21
unseparated	17	17
unserious	12	12
unseriousness	17	17
unseriousnesses	19	19
unserved	15	15
unserviceable	26	26
unset	7	7
unsets	8	8
unsetting	14	14
unsettle	11	11
unsettled	13	13
unsettledness	18	18
unsettlement	19	19