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
unsettlements	20	20
unsettles	12	12
unsettlingly	21	21
unsew	10	10
unsewed	13	13
unsewing	16	16
unsewn	12	12
unsews	11	11
unsex	14	14
unsexed	17	17
unsexes	16	16
unsexier	17	17
unsexiest	18	18
unsexily	20	20
unsexing	20	20
unsexual	19	19
unsexy	17	17
unshackle	21	21
unshackled	23	23
unshackles	22	22
unshackling	26	26
unshaded	14	14
unshakable	22	22
unshakably	24	24
unshaken	17	17