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
philanders	18	18
philanthropic	28	28
philanthropical	31	31
philanthropies	26	26
philanthropist	26	26
philanthropists	27	27
philanthropoid	27	27
philanthropoids	28	28
philanthropy	26	26
philatelic	20	20
philatelically	28	28
philatelies	18	18
philatelist	18	18
philatelists	19	19
philately	18	18
philharmonic	27	27
philharmonics	28	28
philistia	15	15
philistias	16	16
philodendra	20	20
philological	25	25
philologically	30	30
philosophical	28	28
philosophically	33	33
philtra	13	13