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
preboarded	18	18
preboarding	21	21
preboards	16	16
prebreakfast	25	25
precalculus	24	24
precancel	20	20
precanceled	23	23
precanceling	26	26
precancellation	28	28
precancelled	25	25
precancelling	28	28
precancels	21	21
precancerous	23	23
precapitalist	23	23
precarious	17	17
precariously	22	22
precariousness	22	22
precast	13	13
precasting	19	19
precasts	14	14
precatory	17	17
precaution	18	18
precautionary	23	23
precautions	19	19
precava	17	17