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
abseiler	12	12
abseilers	13	13
abseiling	16	16
abseils	11	11
absence	14	14
absences	15	15
absent	10	10
absented	13	13
absentee	12	12
absenteeism	18	18
absenteeisms	19	19
absentees	13	13
absenter	12	12
absenters	13	13
absenting	16	16
absently	15	15
absentminded	22	22
absentmindedly	27	27
absents	11	11
absinth	13	13
absinthe	14	14
absinthes	15	15
absinths	14	14
absolute	13	13
absolutely	18	18