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
parenchymatous	29	29
parens	10	10
parent	10	10
parentage	15	15
parentages	16	16
parental	13	13
parentally	18	18
parented	13	13
parenteral	15	15
parenterally	20	20
parentheses	17	17
parenthesize	27	27
parenthesized	29	29
parenthesizes	28	28
parenthesizing	32	32
parenthetic	20	20
parenthetical	23	23
parenthetically	28	28
parenthood	17	17
parenthoods	18	18
parenting	16	16
parentings	17	17
parentless	15	15
parents	11	11
pareo	8	8