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
maternal 13 13
maternally 18 18
maternities 15 15
maternity 15 15
maters 9 9
mates 8 8
mateship 16 16
mateships 17 17
matey 10 10
mateyness 15 15
mateynesses 17 17
mateys 11 11
math 9 9
mathematic 21 21
mathematical 24 24
mathematically 29 29
mathematician 25 25
mathematicians 26 26
mathematics 22 22
mathematization 33 33
mathematize 28 28
mathematized 30 30
mathematizes 29 29
mathematizing 33 33
maths 10 10

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