Words with the letter A

The letter A is one of the most versatile and frequently used tiles in Scrabble, valued at just 1 point but essential for forming a wide range of words. Because it appears often in English words, having a strong grasp of words containing A can open many scoring opportunities. Short words like an, as, at, and ax are particularly useful for quick plays and fitting into tight spaces on the board. Strategically placing the letter A on double or triple word score tiles can multiply your points, even though A itself has a low point value.

In addition to being common, the letter A serves as a crucial vowel that helps connect consonants and form longer words. Adding A to existing words can create new variations and increase your chances of scoring multiple words in one turn. For example, turning cat into cats or ran into rain can generate extra points and open up new possibilities on the board. Mastering the use of A in your gameplay is key to building a flexible and effective Scrabble strategy.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
agglutinations	22	22
agglutinative	24	24
agglutinin	18	18
agglutinins	19	19
agglutinogen	22	22
agglutinogenic	27	27
agglutinogens	23	23
aggradation	17	17
aggradational	20	20
aggradations	18	18
aggrade	12	12
aggraded	14	14
aggrades	13	13
aggrading	17	17
aggrandise	16	16
aggrandised	18	18
aggrandises	17	17
aggrandising	21	21
aggrandize	25	25
aggrandizement	33	33
aggrandizements	34	34
aggrandizer	26	26
aggrandizers	27	27
aggrandizes	26	26
aggrandizing	30	30