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
unsound	12	12
unsounded	15	15
unsounder	14	14
unsoundest	15	15
unsoundly	17	17
unsoundness	17	17
unsourced	16	16
unsoured	12	12
unsowed	13	13
unsown	12	12
unsparing	17	17
unsparingly	22	22
unspeak	16	16
unspeakable	24	24
unspeakably	26	26
unspeaking	22	22
unspeaks	17	17
unspecialized	32	32
unspecifiable	28	28
unspecific	24	24
unspecified	23	23
unspectacular	26	26
unspent	13	13
unsphere	15	15
unsphered	17	17