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
subsaturation	19	19
subscale	16	16
subscales	17	17
subsea	10	10
subsecretaries	21	21
subsecretary	21	21
subshaft	17	17
subshafts	18	18
subsidiaries	17	17
subsidiarily	20	20
subsidiarity	19	19
subsidiary	17	17
subsidization	28	28
subsidizations	29	29
subsocial	17	17
subsolar	13	13
subsonically	24	24
subspace	18	18
subspaces	19	19
subspecialist	24	24
subspecialists	25	25
subspecialize	33	33
subspecialized	35	35
subspecializes	34	34
subspecializing	38	38