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
upshooting	19	19
upshoots	14	14
upshot	12	12
upshots	13	13
upside	11	11
upsides	12	12
upsilon	13	13
upsilons	14	14
upsize	19	19
upsized	21	21
upsizes	20	20
upsizing	24	24
upskill	17	17
upskilled	20	20
upskilling	23	23
upskills	18	18
upslope	15	15
upslopes	16	16
upsoar	10	10
upsoared	13	13
upsoaring	16	16
upsoars	11	11
upsold	12	12
upsprang	18	18
upspring	18	18