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
anaphylactoid	26	26
anaphylaxes	27	27
anaphylaxis	27	27
anaplasia	14	14
anaplasias	15	15
anaplasmoses	20	20
anaplasmosis	20	20
anaplastic	18	18
anarch	12	12
anarchic	17	17
anarchical	20	20
anarchically	25	25
anarchies	15	15
anarchism	18	18
anarchisms	19	19
anarchist	15	15
anarchistic	20	20
anarchists	16	16
anarchs	13	13
anarchy	15	15
anas	5	5
anasarca	12	12
anasarcas	13	13
anasarcous	15	15
anastigmat	16	16