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
anchovies	19	19
anchovy	19	19
anchusa	14	14
anchusas	15	15
anchusin	16	16
anchusins	17	17
ancient	12	12
ancienter	14	14
ancientest	15	15
anciently	17	17
ancientness	17	17
ancientries	16	16
ancientry	16	16
ancients	13	13
ancilla	13	13
ancillae	14	14
ancillaries	17	17
ancillary	17	17
ancillas	14	14
ancon	10	10
anconal	13	13
ancone	11	11
anconeal	14	14
ancones	12	12
anconoid	14	14