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
suboval	16	16
subovate	16	16
subpanel	17	17
subpanels	18	18
subpar	13	13
subparagraph	26	26
subparagraphs	27	27
subparallel	21	21
subpart	14	14
subparts	15	15
subpena	15	15
subpenaed	18	18
subpenaing	21	21
subpenas	16	16
subphase	17	17
subphases	18	18
subphyla	20	20
subpoena	16	16
subpoenaed	19	19
subpoenaing	22	22
subpoenas	17	17
subpolar	16	16
subpopulation	26	26
subpopulations	27	27
subprimate	20	20