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
albedo	11	11
albedoes	13	13
albedos	12	12
albeit	10	10
albicore	15	15
albicores	16	16
albinal	13	13
albinic	15	15
albinism	16	16
albinisms	17	17
albinistic	18	18
albino	11	11
albinos	12	12
albinotic	17	17
albite	10	10
albites	11	11
albitic	14	14
albizia	20	20
albizias	21	21
albizzia	30	30
albizzias	31	31
albs	8	8
album	13	13
albumen	16	16
albumens	17	17