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
appertains 17 17
appestat 14 14
appestats 15 15
appetence 19 19
appetences 20 20
appetencies 21 21
appetency 21 21
appetent 15 15
appetiser 15 15
appetisers 16 16
appetising 19 19
appetite 14 14
appetites 15 15
appetitive 20 20
appetizer 24 24
appetizers 25 25
appetizing 28 28
appetizingly 33 33
applaud 16 16
applaudable 24 24
applaudably 26 26
applauded 19 19
applauder 18 18
applauders 19 19
applauding 22 22

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