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
italicize	22	22
italicized	24	24
italicizes	23	23
italicizing	27	27
italics	11	11
itemization	24	24
itemizations	25	25
iterance	12	12
iterances	13	13
iterant	8	8
iterate	7	7
iterated	9	9
iterates	8	8
iterating	12	12
iteration	10	10
iterations	11	11
iterative	13	13
iteratively	18	18
ithyphallic	25	25
itinerancies	17	17
itinerancy	17	17
itinerant	11	11
itinerantly	16	16
itinerants	12	12
itineraries	12	12