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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
upstaters	13	13
upstates	12	12
upstep	13	13
upstepped	20	20
upstepping	23	23
upsteps	14	14
upstir	10	10
upstirred	14	14
upstirring	17	17
upstirs	11	11
upstood	12	12
upstream	15	15
upstroke	16	16
upstrokes	17	17
upsurge	14	14
upsurged	16	16
upsurges	15	15
upsurging	19	19
upsweep	17	17
upsweeping	23	23
upsweeps	18	18
upswell	16	16
upswelled	19	19
upswelling	22	22
upswells	17	17