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
alcazar	20	20
alcazars	21	21
alchemic	20	20
alchemical	23	23
alchemically	28	28
alchemies	18	18
alchemist	18	18
alchemistic	23	23
alchemistical	26	26
alchemists	19	19
alchemize	27	27
alchemized	29	29
alchemizes	28	28
alchemizing	32	32
alchemy	18	18
alchymies	20	20
alchymy	20	20
alcid	10	10
alcidine	14	14
alcids	11	11
alcohol	14	14
alcoholic	19	19
alcoholically	27	27
alcoholics	20	20
alcoholism	20	20