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
malts 9 9
maltster 12 12
maltsters 13 13
malty 11 11
malvasia 16 16
malvasias 17 17
malversation 21 21
malversations 22 22
malware 14 14
malwares 15 15
mam 9 9
mama 10 10
mamaliga 17 17
mamaligas 18 18
mamas 11 11
mamasan 14 14
mamasans 15 15
mamateek 18 18
mamateeks 19 19
mamba 14 14
mambas 15 15
mambo 14 14
mamboed 17 17
mamboes 16 16
mamboing 20 20

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