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
allies	8	8
alligator	13	13
alligators	14	14
alliterate	12	12
alliteration	15	15
alliterations	16	16
alliterative	18	18
alliteratively	23	23
allium	12	12
alliums	13	13
alloantibodies	21	21
alloantibody	21	21
alloantigen	17	17
alloantigens	18	18
allobar	12	12
allobars	13	13
allocable	18	18
allocatable	20	20
allocate	13	13
allocated	15	15
allocates	14	14
allocating	18	18
allocation	16	16
allocations	17	17
allocator	14	14