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
straitjacket	28	28
straitjackets	29	29
straitlaced	16	16
straitlacedly	21	21
straitlacedness	21	21
straitly	11	11
straitness	11	11
straits	7	7
strake	10	10
straked	12	12
strakes	11	11
stramash	13	13
stramashes	15	15
stramonies	14	14
stramonium	18	18
stramony	14	14
strand	8	8
stranded	11	11
strandedness	16	16
strander	10	10
stranders	11	11
stranding	14	14
strandline	14	14
strandlines	15	15
strands	9	9