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
retarders	10	10
retarding	13	13
retards	8	8
retarget	10	10
retargeted	13	13
retargeting	16	16
retargets	11	11
retaste	7	7
retasted	9	9
retastes	8	8
retasting	12	12
retaught	13	13
retax	12	12
retaxed	15	15
retaxes	14	14
retaxing	18	18
reteach	12	12
reteaches	14	14
reteaching	18	18
reteam	9	9
reteamed	12	12
reteaming	15	15
reteams	10	10
retear	6	6
retearing	12	12