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
misstarting	17	17
misstarts	12	12
misstate	11	11
misstated	13	13
misstatement	19	19
misstatements	20	20
misstates	12	12
misstating	16	16
mistakable	21	21
mistake	14	14
mistaken	16	16
mistakenly	21	21
mistaker	15	15
mistakers	16	16
mistakes	15	15
mistaking	19	19
mistaught	17	17
misteach	16	16
misteaches	18	18
misteaching	22	22
mistrace	14	14
mistraced	16	16
mistraces	15	15
mistracing	19	19
mistrain	12	12