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
ampere	12	12
amperes	13	13
amperometric	24	24
ampersand	17	17
ampersands	18	18
amphetamine	23	23
amphetamines	24	24
amphibia	19	19
amphibian	21	21
amphibians	22	22
amphibious	22	22
amphibiously	27	27
amphibiousness	27	27
amphibole	21	21
amphiboles	22	22
amphibolies	23	23
amphibolite	23	23
amphibolites	24	24
amphibologies	27	27
amphibology	27	27
amphiboly	23	23
amphibrach	26	26
amphibrachic	31	31
amphibrachs	27	27
amphictyonic	29	29