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
polymerizations	34	34
polymorphically	36	36
polynomial	21	21
polynomials	22	22
polynuclear	23	23
polynya	16	16
polynyas	17	17
polyoma	16	16
polyomas	17	17
polyomavirus	26	26
polyomaviruses	28	28
polyparies	19	19
polypary	19	19
polypetalous	23	23
polyphagia	23	23
polyphagias	24	24
polyphagies	24	24
polyphagous	25	25
polyphagy	24	24
polypharmacies	31	31
polypharmacy	31	31
polyphase	20	20
polyphasic	24	24
polyphonically	33	33
polypnea	18	18