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
outvalues	16	16
outvaluing	20	20
outvaunt	15	15
outvaunted	18	18
outvaunting	21	21
outvaunts	16	16
outwait	11	11
outwaited	14	14
outwaiting	17	17
outwaits	12	12
outwalk	16	16
outwalked	19	19
outwalking	22	22
outwalks	17	17
outwar	10	10
outward	12	12
outwardly	17	17
outwardness	17	17
outwardnesses	19	19
outwards	13	13
outwarred	14	14
outwarring	17	17
outwars	11	11
outwash	13	13
outwashes	15	15