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
mammary	18	18
mammas	15	15
mammate	16	16
mammati	16	16
mammatus	18	18
mammee	15	15
mammees	16	16
mammer	15	15
mammered	18	18
mammering	21	21
mammers	16	16
mammet	15	15
mammets	16	16
mammey	17	17
mammeys	18	18
mammie	15	15
mammies	16	16
mammilla	19	19
mammillae	20	20
mammillary	23	23
mammillated	23	23
mammitides	20	20
mammitis	17	17
mammock	23	23
mammocked	26	26