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
substantives	21	21
substantivize	31	31
substantivized	33	33
substantivizes	32	32
substantivizing	36	36
substate	12	12
substates	13	13
substation	15	15
substations	16	16
substellar	16	16
substitutable	22	22
substitutional	21	21
substitutionary	23	23
substrata	13	13
substrate	13	13
substrates	14	14
substratum	18	18
substratums	19	19
substructural	23	23
subsumable	22	22
subsurface	21	21
subsurfaces	22	22
subtask	15	15
subtasks	16	16
subtaxa	18	18