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
uppercase	19	19
uppercased	21	21
uppercases	20	20
uppercasing	24	24
upperclassman	28	28
upperclassmen	28	28
uppercuts	20	20
uppermost	19	19
upperparts	20	20
uppers	13	13
uppiles	15	15
uppings	17	17
uppish	15	15
uppishly	20	20
uppishness	20	20
upprops	17	17
upraise	11	11
upraised	13	13
upraiser	12	12
upraisers	13	13
upraises	12	12
upraising	16	16
uprates	11	11
upreaches	18	18
uprears	11	11