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
legislations	17	17
legislative	19	19
legislatively	24	24
legislator	14	14
legislatorial	18	18
legislators	15	15
legislatorship	23	23
legislatorships	24	24
legislature	16	16
legislatures	17	17
legitimacies	21	21
legitimacy	21	21
legitimate	16	16
legitimated	18	18
legitimately	21	21
legitimates	17	17
legitimating	21	21
legitimation	19	19
legitimations	20	20
legitimatize	27	27
legitimatized	29	29
legitimatizes	28	28
legitimatizing	32	32
legitimator	17	17
legitimators	18	18