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
antigenicities	21	21
antigenicity	21	21
antigens	12	12
antiglare	13	13
antiglobulin	22	22
antiglobulins	23	23
antigovernment	26	26
antigravity	20	20
antigun	12	12
antihero	11	11
antiheroes	13	13
antiheroic	16	16
antiheroine	15	15
antiheroines	16	16
antiherpes	16	16
antihijacking	35	35
antihistamine	20	20
antihistamines	21	21
antihistaminic	24	24
antihistorical	21	21
antihomosexual	29	29
antihormone	18	18
antihormones	19	19
antihuman	17	17
antihumanism	23	23