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
obviates	15	15
obviating	19	19
obviation	17	17
obviations	18	18
obviator	15	15
obviators	16	16
oca	6	6
ocarina	11	11
ocarinas	12	12
ocas	7	7
occasion	15	15
occasional	18	18
occasionally	23	23
occasioned	18	18
occasioning	21	21
occasions	16	16
occidentalize	31	31
occidentalized	33	33
occidentalizes	32	32
occidentalizing	36	36
occipita	17	17
occipital	19	19
occipitally	24	24
occipitals	20	20
occlusal	17	17