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
untwisting	18	18
untwists	13	13
ununbiums	20	20
unusable	15	15
unusably	17	17
unused	10	10
unusual	12	12
unusually	17	17
unusualness	17	17
unvarnished	21	21
unveils	14	14
unversed	15	15
unvested	15	15
unvisited	16	16
unvoices	17	17
unwariest	14	14
unwariness	16	16
unwarinesses	18	18
unwashed	16	16
unwashedness	21	21
unwasheds	17	17
unwasted	14	14
unweaves	17	17
unweights	18	18
unwholesome	22	22