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
unworthinesses	22	22
unwraps	15	15
unwreathes	17	17
unyokes	15	15
unzips	20	20
upalongs	16	16
upas	8	8
upases	10	10
upbearers	16	16
upbears	14	14
upbeats	14	14
upbinds	16	16
upboils	15	15
upbows	16	16
upbraiders	18	18
upbraids	16	16
upbuilds	18	18
upcast	13	13
upcasting	19	19
upcasts	14	14
upchucks	25	25
upclimbs	22	22
upcoast	14	14
upcoils	15	15
upcurls	16	16