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
parcelling	21	21
parcels	14	14
parcenaries	18	18
parcenary	18	18
parcener	15	15
parceners	16	16
parch	13	13
parched	16	16
parches	15	15
parchesi	16	16
parchesis	17	17
parching	19	19
parchisi	16	16
parchisis	17	17
parchment	21	21
parchments	22	22
parclose	15	15
parcloses	16	16
pard	8	8
pardah	12	12
pardahs	13	13
pardee	10	10
pardi	9	9
pardie	10	10
pardine	12	12