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
anybodies	16	16
anybody	16	16
anyhow	14	14
anymore	13	13
anyon	9	9
anyone	10	10
anyons	10	10
anyplace	18	18
anything	16	16
anythings	17	17
anytime	13	13
anyway	14	14
anyways	15	15
anywhere	16	16
anywheres	17	17
anywise	13	13
aorist	6	6
aoristic	11	11
aoristically	19	19
aorists	7	7
aorta	5	5
aortae	6	6
aortal	7	7
aortas	6	6
aortic	9	9