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
uprushed	16	16
uprushes	15	15
uprushing	19	19
ups	7	7
upscale	15	15
upscaled	17	17
upscales	16	16
upscaling	20	20
upsell	12	12
upselling	18	18
upsells	13	13
upsend	12	12
upsending	18	18
upsends	13	13
upsent	11	11
upset	9	9
upsets	10	10
upsetter	12	12
upsetters	13	13
upsetting	16	16
upshift	16	16
upshifted	19	19
upshifting	22	22
upshifts	17	17
upshoot	13	13