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
malaprops	19	19
malar	9	9
malaria	11	11
malarial	13	13
malarian	13	13
malarias	12	12
malariologist	20	20
malariologists	21	21
malariology	20	20
malarious	14	14
malarkey	18	18
malarkeys	19	19
malarkies	17	17
malarky	17	17
malaroma	15	15
malaromas	16	16
malars	10	10
malate	10	10
malates	11	11
malathion	16	16
malathions	17	17
malcontent	19	19
malcontented	22	22
malcontentedly	27	27
malcontents	20	20