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
pyramid 16 16
pyramidal 19 19
pyramidally 24 24
pyramided 19 19
pyramidical 24 24
pyramiding 22 22
pyramidologist 26 26
pyramidologists 27 27
pyramidology 26 26
pyramids 17 17
pyran 11 11
pyranoid 15 15
pyranose 14 14
pyranoses 15 15
pyranoside 17 17
pyranosides 18 18
pyrans 12 12
pyrexia 19 19
pyrexial 21 21
pyrexias 20 20
pyridoxal 23 23
pyridoxals 24 24
pyridoxamine 29 29
pyridoxamines 30 30
pyrimethamine 27 27

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