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
urokinase	15	15
urokinases	16	16
urolithiases	16	16
urolithiasis	16	16
uroliths	12	12
urologies	13	13
urologist	13	13
urologists	14	14
uropods	12	12
uropygiums	22	22
uroscopies	17	17
uroscopy	17	17
urostyle	12	12
urostyles	13	13
urps	8	8
ursa	5	5
ursae	6	6
ursid	7	7
ursids	8	8
ursiform	15	15
ursine	8	8
urtexts	15	15
urticants	14	14
urticarias	14	14
urticates	13	13