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
aperiodicity	21	21
aperitif	14	14
aperitifs	15	15
apers	8	8
aperture	12	12
apertures	13	13
apery	10	10
apes	7	7
apetalies	13	13
apetalous	14	14
apetaly	13	13
apex	14	14
apexes	16	16
aphaereses	15	15
aphaeresis	15	15
aphaeretic	18	18
aphagia	14	14
aphagias	15	15
aphanite	14	14
aphanites	15	15
aphasia	12	12
aphasiac	16	16
aphasiacs	17	17
aphasias	13	13
aphasic	15	15