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
outcoach	17	17
outcoached	20	20
outcoaches	19	19
outcoaching	23	23
outcrawl	16	16
outcrawled	19	19
outcrawling	22	22
outcrawls	17	17
outdance	14	14
outdanced	16	16
outdances	15	15
outdancing	19	19
outdare	9	9
outdared	11	11
outdares	10	10
outdaring	14	14
outdate	9	9
outdated	11	11
outdatedly	16	16
outdatedness	16	16
outdates	10	10
outdating	14	14
outdazzle	30	30
outdazzled	32	32
outdazzles	31	31