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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
anamorphic 22 22
ananda 9 9
anandamide 17 17
anandamides 18 18
anandas 10 10
ananke 12 12
anankes 13 13
anapaest 12 12
anapaests 13 13
anapest 11 11
anapestic 16 16
anapestics 17 17
anapests 12 12
anaphase 14 14
anaphases 15 15
anaphasic 18 18
anaphor 13 13
anaphora 14 14
anaphoras 15 15
anaphoric 18 18
anaphorically 26 26
anaphors 14 14
anaphrodisiac 23 23
anaphrodisiacs 24 24
anaphylactic 27 27

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