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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
outpassed 14 14
outpasses 13 13
outpassing 17 17
outpatient 15 15
outpatients 16 16
outplace 16 16
outplaced 18 18
outplacement 24 24
outplacements 25 25
outplaces 17 17
outplacing 21 21
outplan 13 13
outplanned 18 18
outplanning 21 21
outplans 14 14
outplay 14 14
outplayed 17 17
outplaying 20 20
outplays 15 15
outpopulate 20 20
outpopulated 22 22
outpopulates 21 21
outpopulating 25 25
outpray 13 13
outprayed 16 16

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