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
preindustrial	20	20
preinstall	16	16
preinstallation	22	22
preinstalled	19	19
preinstalling	22	22
preinstalls	17	17
preinvasion	20	20
prejudicial	29	29
prejudicially	34	34
prejudicialness	34	34
prekindergarten	27	27
prelacies	16	16
prelacy	16	16
prelapsarian	20	20
prelate	11	11
prelates	12	12
prelatic	15	15
prelature	14	14
prelatures	15	15
prelaunch	20	20
prelaw	13	13
prelegal	15	15
preliminaries	21	21
preliminarily	24	24
preliminary	21	21