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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
jabberer 23 23
jabberers 24 24
jabbering 27 27
jabbers 22 22
jabberwockies 38 38
jabberwocky 38 38
jabbing 25 25
jabiru 19 19
jabirus 20 20
jaborandi 23 23
jaborandis 24 24
jabot 17 17
jaboticaba 28 28
jaboticabas 29 29
jabots 18 18
jabs 16 16
jacal 18 18
jacales 20 20
jacals 19 19
jacamar 22 22
jacamars 23 23
jacana 19 19
jacanas 20 20
jacaranda 23 23
jacarandas 24 24

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