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
apprises	14	14
apprising	18	18
apprize	22	22
apprized	24	24
apprizer	23	23
apprizers	24	24
apprizes	23	23
apprizing	27	27
approach	19	19
approachability	32	32
approachable	27	27
approached	22	22
approaches	21	21
approaching	25	25
approbate	18	18
approbated	20	20
approbates	19	19
approbating	23	23
approbation	21	21
approbations	22	22
approbatory	22	22
appropriable	25	25
appropriate	20	20
appropriated	22	22
appropriately	25	25