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
subbass	14	14
subbasses	16	16
subbranch	22	22
subbranches	24	24
subcabinet	21	21
subcapsular	23	23
subcaste	15	15
subcastes	16	16
subcategories	22	22
subcategorize	31	31
subcategorized	33	33
subcategorizes	32	32
subcategorizing	36	36
subcategory	22	22
subcause	16	16
subcauses	17	17
subcellar	18	18
subcellars	19	19
subcellular	22	22
subcentral	19	19
subcentrally	24	24
subchapter	22	22
subchapters	23	23
subchaser	18	18
subchasers	19	19