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
submarine	17	17
submarined	19	19
submariner	18	18
submariners	19	19
submarines	18	18
submarining	22	22
submarket	20	20
submarkets	21	21
submaxillaries	30	30
submaxillary	30	30
submaximal	28	28
submediant	19	19
submediants	20	20
submetacentric	28	28
submicrogram	27	27
subminiature	21	21
subminimal	22	22
submittal	17	17
submittals	18	18
submucosa	20	20
submucosae	21	21
submucosal	22	22
submucosas	21	21
subnasal	14	14
subnational	18	18