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
standups	14	14
stane	6	6
staned	8	8
stanes	7	7
stang	8	8
stanged	11	11
stanging	14	14
stangs	9	9
stanhope	14	14
stanhopes	15	15
stanine	9	9
stanines	10	10
staning	11	11
stank	10	10
stanks	11	11
stannaries	12	12
stannary	12	12
stanned	10	10
stannic	12	12
stanning	13	13
stannite	10	10
stannites	11	11
stannous	11	11
stannum	13	13
stannums	14	14