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
aiolis	7	7
air	3	3
airbag	11	11
airbags	12	12
airball	12	12
airballed	15	15
airballing	18	18
airballs	13	13
airbase	10	10
airbases	11	11
airboat	10	10
airboats	11	11
airborne	12	12
airbound	14	14
airbrush	14	14
airbrushed	17	17
airbrushes	16	16
airbrushing	20	20
airburst	12	12
airbursts	13	13
airbus	10	10
airbuses	12	12
airbusses	13	13
aircheck	20	20
airchecks	21	21