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
miscreants	17	17
miscreate	15	15
miscreated	17	17
miscreates	16	16
miscreating	20	20
miscreation	18	18
miscreations	19	19
misdate	11	11
misdated	13	13
misdates	12	12
misdating	16	16
misdeal	12	12
misdealing	18	18
misdeals	13	13
misdealt	13	13
misdemeanant	21	21
misdemeanants	22	22
misdemeanor	19	19
misdemeanors	20	20
misdemeanour	21	21
misdemeanours	22	22
misdiagnose	18	18
misdiagnosed	20	20
misdiagnoses	19	19
misdiagnosing	23	23