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
oats	4	4
oaty	6	6
oaves	9	9
oba	6	6
obas	7	7
obbligati	18	18
obbligato	18	18
obbligatos	19	19
obcordate	16	16
obduracies	18	18
obduracy	18	18
obdurate	13	13
obdurately	18	18
obdurateness	18	18
obeah	10	10
obeahism	16	16
obeahisms	17	17
obeahs	11	11
obeisance	16	16
obeisances	17	17
obeisant	12	12
obeisantly	17	17
obelia	10	10
obelias	11	11
obeyable	17	17