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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
penultimately 25 25
penumbra 19 19
penumbrae 20 20
penumbral 21 21
penumbras 20 20
peonage 13 13
peonages 14 14
peperomia 18 18
peperomias 19 19
pepita 12 12
pepitas 13 13
pepla 12 12
peponida 16 16
peponidas 17 17
peppergrass 22 22
peppergrasses 24 24
peptalk 18 18
peptalked 21 21
peptalking 24 24
peptalks 19 19
peptidase 16 16
peptidases 17 17
peptidoglycan 29 29
peptidoglycans 30 30
peracid 14 14

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