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
ureas	6	6
urease	7	7
ureases	8	8
urediniospore	19	19
urediniospores	20	20
urediospore	16	16
urediospores	17	17
uredos	8	8
uredospore	15	15
uredospores	16	16
ureides	9	9
uremias	11	11
ureotelism	15	15
ureters	8	8
urethanes	13	13
urethans	12	12
urethras	11	11
urethritides	16	16
urethritis	13	13
urethritises	15	15
urethroscope	21	21
urethroscopes	22	22
urgencies	16	16
urgers	9	9
urges	8	8