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
araneids	10	10
arapaima	14	14
arapaimas	15	15
araroba	10	10
ararobas	11	11
araucaria	13	13
araucarian	15	15
araucarias	14	14
arawana	11	11
arawanas	12	12
arb	6	6
arbalest	12	12
arbalests	13	13
arbalist	12	12
arbalists	13	13
arbelest	12	12
arbelests	13	13
arbiter	10	10
arbiters	11	11
arbitrable	17	17
arbitrage	14	14
arbitraged	16	16
arbitrager	15	15
arbitragers	16	16
arbitrages	15	15