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
amphictyonies	27	27
amphictyony	27	27
amphidiploid	26	26
amphidiploidies	29	29
amphidiploids	27	27
amphidiploidy	29	29
amphimixes	28	28
amphimixis	28	28
amphioxi	23	23
amphioxus	25	25
amphioxuses	27	27
amphipathic	27	27
amphiphile	24	24
amphiphiles	25	25
amphiphilic	28	28
amphiploid	23	23
amphiploidies	26	26
amphiploids	24	24
amphiploidy	26	26
amphipod	20	20
amphipods	21	21
amphiprostyle	27	27
amphiprostyles	28	28
amphisbaena	23	23
amphisbaenas	24	24