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
pease	8	8
peasecod	15	15
peasecods	16	16
peasen	10	10
peases	9	9
peashooter	15	15
peashooters	16	16
peat	7	7
peatier	10	10
peatiest	11	11
peatland	14	14
peatlands	15	15
peats	8	8
peaty	10	10
peavey	15	15
peaveys	16	16
peavies	14	14
peavy	14	14
pecan	12	12
pecans	13	13
peccable	21	21
peccadillo	22	22
peccadilloes	24	24
peccadillos	23	23
peccancies	23	23