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
striation	10	10
striations	11	11
striatum	12	12
stridulate	13	13
stridulated	15	15
stridulates	14	14
stridulating	18	18
stridulation	16	16
stridulatory	17	17
strikebreaker	24	24
strikebreakers	25	25
strikebreaking	28	28
stringhalt	16	16
stringhalted	19	19
stringybark	23	23
stringybarks	24	24
strippable	20	20
striptease	13	13
stripteaser	14	14
stripteasers	15	15
stripteases	14	14
strobila	12	12
strobilae	13	13
strobilation	17	17
stroma	9	9