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
permutations	20	20
peroneal	13	13
peroral	11	11
perorally	16	16
perorate	11	11
perorated	13	13
perorates	12	12
perorating	16	16
peroration	14	14
perorational	17	17
perorations	15	15
peroxidase	21	21
peroxidases	22	22
peroxidation	24	24
peroxidations	25	25
peroxisomal	25	25
perpendicular	26	26
perpendicularly	31	31
perpendiculars	27	27
perpetrate	16	16
perpetrated	18	18
perpetrating	21	21
perpetration	19	19
perpetrations	20	20
perpetrator	17	17