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
maintainability	26	26
maintainable	21	21
maintained	16	16
maintainer	15	15
maintainers	16	16
maintaining	19	19
maintains	14	14
maintenance	20	20
maintenances	21	21
maintop	14	14
maintops	15	15
maiolica	15	15
maiolicas	16	16
mair	7	7
mairs	8	8
maisonette	14	14
maisonettes	15	15
maist	8	8
maists	9	9
maize	17	17
maizes	18	18
majagua	22	22
majaguas	23	23
majestic	23	23
majestically	31	31