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
urates	7	7
urbanest	13	13
urbanisation	18	18
urbanisations	19	19
urbanise	13	13
urbanised	15	15
urbanises	14	14
urbanising	18	18
urbanism	16	16
urbanisms	17	17
urbanist	13	13
urbanistic	18	18
urbanistically	26	26
urbanists	14	14
urbanites	14	14
urbanities	15	15
urbanizations	28	28
urbanizes	23	23
urbanologies	20	20
urbanologist	20	20
urbanologists	21	21
urbias	10	10
urbs	8	8
urchins	14	14
urds	6	6