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
prepay 14 14
prepaying 20 20
prepayment 22 22
prepayments 23 23
prepays 15 15
preperformance 30 30
preplace 18 18
preplaced 20 20
preplaces 19 19
preplacing 23 23
preplan 15 15
preplanned 20 20
preplanning 23 23
preplans 16 16
preplant 16 16
preplanting 22 22
preponderance 25 25
preponderances 26 26
preponderancies 27 27
preponderancy 27 27
preponderant 21 21
preponderantly 26 26
preponderate 20 20
preponderated 22 22
preponderately 25 25

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