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
unsurpassable	23	23
unsurpassed	18	18
unsurprised	18	18
unsurprising	21	21
unsurprisingly	26	26
unsusceptible	26	26
unsuspected	21	21
unsuspecting	24	24
unsuspicious	22	22
unsustainable	21	21
unswathe	15	15
unswathed	17	17
unswathes	16	16
unswathing	20	20
unswayed	16	16
unswear	12	12
unswearing	18	18
unswears	13	13
unsweetened	18	18
unswept	15	15
unswerving	22	22
unswore	12	12
unsworn	13	13
unsymmetrical	27	27
unsymmetrically	32	32