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
urgings	13	13
urials	8	8
uricosuric	18	18
uricotelism	19	19
uridines	11	11
urinals	10	10
urinalyses	15	15
urinalysis	15	15
urinaries	11	11
urinates	10	10
urinators	11	11
urinemias	14	14
urines	8	8
urinometers	16	16
urinose	9	9
urinous	10	10
urns	6	6
uroboros	12	12
uroboroses	14	14
urochordates	19	19
urochords	16	16
urochromes	19	19
urodeles	11	11
urograms	14	14
urogynecologist	27	27