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
retrack	14	14
retracked	17	17
retracking	20	20
retracks	15	15
retract	10	10
retractable	18	18
retracted	13	13
retractile	14	14
retractility	18	18
retracting	16	16
retraction	14	14
retractions	15	15
retractor	12	12
retractors	13	13
retracts	11	11
retrain	8	8
retrainable	16	16
retrained	11	11
retraining	14	14
retrains	9	9
retral	7	7
retrally	12	12
retransfer	14	14
retransferred	18	18
retransferring	21	21