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
paragraphing	25	25
paragraphs	20	20
parainfluenza	32	32
parainfluenzas	33	33
parajournalism	32	32
parakeet	15	15
parakeets	16	16
parakite	15	15
parakites	16	16
paralanguage	22	22
paralanguages	23	23
paraldehyde	21	21
paraldehydes	22	22
paralegal	16	16
paralegals	17	17
paralinguistic	25	25
paralinguistics	26	26
parallactic	22	22
parallax	20	20
parallaxes	22	22
parallel	14	14
paralleled	17	17
parallelepiped	27	27
parallelepipeds	28	28
paralleling	20	20