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
angularly	17	17
angulate	13	13
angulated	15	15
angulates	14	14
angulating	18	18
angulation	16	16
angulations	17	17
angulose	13	13
angulous	14	14
anhedonia	14	14
anhedonias	15	15
anhedonic	17	17
anhedral	13	13
anhedrals	14	14
anhinga	13	13
anhingas	14	14
anhydride	16	16
anhydrides	17	17
anhydrite	15	15
anhydrites	16	16
anhydrous	16	16
ani	4	4
anil	6	6
anile	7	7
anilin	9	9