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
penetrabilities	23	23
penetrability	23	23
penetrable	18	18
penetralia	15	15
penetrance	18	18
penetrances	19	19
penetrant	14	14
penetrants	15	15
penetrate	13	13
penetrated	15	15
penetrates	14	14
penetrating	18	18
penetratingly	23	23
penetration	16	16
penetrations	17	17
penetrative	19	19
penial	11	11
penicillamine	26	26
penicillamines	27	27
penicillate	20	20
penicillia	19	19
penicillinase	23	23
penicillinases	24	24
peninsula	16	16
peninsular	17	17