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
prostates	12	12
prostatic	15	15
prostatism	16	16
prostatisms	17	17
prostatitis	14	14
prostatitises	16	16
prosthetically	26	26
prostomia	15	15
prostomial	17	17
prostrate	12	12
prostrated	14	14
prostrates	13	13
prostrating	17	17
prostration	15	15
prostrations	16	16
protactinium	23	23
protagonist	17	17
protagonists	18	18
protamin	15	15
protamine	16	16
protamines	17	17
protamins	16	16
protases	11	11
protasis	11	11
protatic	14	14