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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
surtaxes 16 16
surtaxing 20 20
surveillance 23 23
surveillances 24 24
surveillant 19 19
surveillants 20 20
survivability 28 28
survivable 23 23
survival 18 18
survivalism 24 24
survivalist 21 21
survivalists 22 22
survivals 19 19
survivance 23 23
suspiration 16 16
suspirations 17 17
sustain 9 9
sustainability 22 22
sustainable 17 17
sustainably 19 19
sustained 12 12
sustainedly 17 17
sustainer 11 11
sustainers 12 12
sustaining 15 15

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