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
apolipoprotein	25	25
apolipoproteins	26	26
apolitical	18	18
apolitically	23	23
apoliticism	21	21
apoliticisms	22	22
apollo	11	11
apollos	12	12
apolog	12	12
apologal	15	15
apologetic	19	19
apologetically	27	27
apologetics	20	20
apologia	14	14
apologiae	15	15
apologias	15	15
apologies	15	15
apologise	15	15
apologised	17	17
apologises	16	16
apologising	20	20
apologist	15	15
apologists	16	16
apologize	24	24
apologized	26	26