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
recalcitrancy 26 26
recalcitrant 20 20
recalcitrants 21 21
recalculate 20 20
recalculated 22 22
recalculates 21 21
recalculating 25 25
recalculation 23 23
recalculations 24 24
recalibrate 18 18
recalibrated 20 20
recalibrates 19 19
recalibrating 23 23
recalibration 21 21
recalibrations 22 22
recall 11 11
recallability 24 24
recallable 19 19
recalled 14 14
recaller 13 13
recallers 14 14
recalling 17 17
recalls 12 12
recamier 14 14
recamiers 15 15

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