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
antenuptial	18	18
antepast	12	12
antepasts	13	13
antependia	16	16
antependium	21	21
antependiums	22	22
antepenult	17	17
antepenultima	23	23
antepenultimas	24	24
antepenultimate	25	25
antepenults	18	18
anterior	9	9
anteriorly	14	14
anterograde	15	15
anteroom	12	12
anterooms	13	13
antes	6	6
antetype	14	14
antetypes	15	15
antevert	13	13
anteverted	16	16
anteverting	19	19
anteverts	14	14
anthelia	12	12
anthelices	17	17