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
swamp	14	14
swamped	17	17
swamper	16	16
swampers	17	17
swampier	17	17
swampiest	18	18
swampiness	20	20
swamping	20	20
swampish	19	19
swampland	21	21
swamplands	22	22
swamps	15	15
swampy	17	17
swamy	13	13
swan	8	8
swang	11	11
swanherd	15	15
swanherds	16	16
swank	13	13
swanked	16	16
swanker	15	15
swankest	16	16
swankier	16	16
swankiest	17	17
swankily	19	19