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
papyrus	16	16
papyruses	18	18
par	6	6
para	7	7
parabioses	16	16
parabiosis	16	16
parabiotic	19	19
parabiotically	27	27
parable	14	14
parables	15	15
parabola	15	15
parabolae	16	16
parabolas	16	16
parabolic	19	19
parabolically	27	27
paraboloid	18	18
paraboloidal	21	21
paraboloids	19	19
paracetamol	21	21
paracetamols	22	22
parachor	16	16
parachors	17	17
parachute	18	18
parachuted	20	20
parachutes	19	19