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
notional	11	11
notionalities	16	16
notionality	16	16
notionally	16	16
notochordal	19	19
notwithstanding	26	26
nougat	10	10
nougats	11	11
noumena	13	13
noumenal	15	15
nounal	10	10
nounally	15	15
nouveau	14	14
nova	9	9
novaculite	20	20
novaculites	21	21
novae	10	10
novalike	18	18
novas	10	10
novate	11	11
novated	13	13
novates	12	12
novating	16	16
novation	14	14
novations	15	15