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
ametropia	15	15
ametropias	16	16
ametropic	18	18
ami	6	6
amia	7	7
amiabilities	19	19
amiability	19	19
amiable	14	14
amiableness	19	19
amiably	16	16
amiantus	13	13
amiantuses	15	15
amias	8	8
amicabilities	23	23
amicability	23	23
amicable	18	18
amicableness	23	23
amicably	20	20
amice	11	11
amices	12	12
amici	11	11
amicus	13	13
amid	8	8
amidase	11	11
amidases	12	12