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
unspheres	16	16
unsphering	20	20
unspilt	13	13
unspiritual	18	18
unsplit	13	13
unspoiled	16	16
unspoilt	14	14
unspoke	16	16
unspoken	18	18
unspool	13	13
unspooled	16	16
unspooling	19	19
unspools	14	14
unsportsmanlike	29	29
unspotted	15	15
unsprayed	17	17
unsprung	17	17
unspun	13	13
unstable	14	14
unstableness	19	19
unstabler	15	15
unstablest	16	16
unstably	16	16
unstack	16	16
unstacked	19	19