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
uphills	15	15
uphoards	15	15
upholders	17	17
upholds	15	15
upholster	16	16
upholstered	19	19
upholsterer	18	18
upholsterers	19	19
upholsteries	19	19
upholstering	22	22
upholsters	17	17
upholstery	19	19
uphroes	13	13
upkeeps	18	18
uplanders	16	16
uplands	14	14
upleaps	15	15
uplifters	17	17
uplifts	15	15
uplights	17	17
uplinks	17	17
uploads	13	13
upmanship	22	22
upmanships	23	23
upmost	13	13