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
observably	23	23
observance	21	21
observances	22	22
observant	17	17
observantly	22	22
observants	18	18
observation	19	19
observational	22	22
observationally	27	27
observations	20	20
observatories	20	20
observatory	20	20
obsessional	16	16
obsessionally	21	21
obsidian	13	13
obsidians	14	14
obstacle	15	15
obstacles	16	16
obstetrical	18	18
obstetrically	23	23
obstetrician	19	19
obstetricians	20	20
obstinacies	18	18
obstinacy	18	18
obstinate	13	13