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
petechiae 17 17
petechial 18 18
petiolar 12 12
petiolate 13 13
petitionary 17 17
petnap 13 13
petnaper 15 15
petnapers 16 16
petnapped 20 20
petnapping 23 23
petnaps 14 14
petrale 11 11
petrales 12 12
petrifaction 22 22
petrifactions 23 23
petrification 23 23
petrifications 24 24
petrochemical 28 28
petrodollar 17 17
petrodollars 18 18
petrographer 22 22
petrographers 23 23
petrographic 25 25
petrographical 28 28
petrographies 23 23

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