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
archons	13	13
archosaur	15	15
archosaurian	19	19
archosaurians	20	20
archosaurs	16	16
archpriest	18	18
archpriests	19	19
archrival	19	19
archrivals	20	20
archway	17	17
archways	18	18
arciform	17	17
arcing	12	12
arcings	13	13
arcked	14	14
arcking	17	17
arco	7	7
arcs	7	7
arcsine	11	11
arcsines	12	12
arctangent	17	17
arctangents	18	18
arctic	12	12
arctically	20	20
arctics	13	13