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
pornographers 24 24
pornographic 26 26
pornographies 24 24
pornography 24 24
porphyria 19 19
porphyrias 20 20
portabella 18 18
portabellas 19 19
portabello 18 18
portabellos 19 19
portabilities 20 20
portability 20 20
portable 15 15
portables 16 16
portably 17 17
portage 12 12
portaged 14 14
portages 13 13
portaging 17 17
portal 10 10
portaled 13 13
portals 11 11
portamenti 17 17
portamento 17 17
portance 15 15

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