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
aphasics	16	16
aphelia	13	13
aphelian	15	15
aphelion	15	15
aphelions	16	16
aphereses	14	14
apheresis	14	14
apheses	12	12
aphesis	12	12
aphetic	15	15
aphetically	23	23
aphid	11	11
aphides	13	13
aphidian	15	15
aphidians	16	16
aphids	12	12
aphis	10	10
apholate	14	14
apholates	15	15
aphonia	13	13
aphonias	14	14
aphonic	16	16
aphonics	17	17
aphonies	14	14
aphony	14	14