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
sympathomimetic	34	34
sympathy	20	20
sympatric	20	20
sympatrically	28	28
sympatries	18	18
sympatry	18	18
symphonically	31	31
symphyseal	23	23
symphysial	23	23
sympodia	17	17
sympodial	19	19
symposia	16	16
symposiast	18	18
symposiasts	19	19
symptomatic	25	25
symptomatically	33	33
symptomatologic	32	32
symptomatology	30	30
synaesthesia	17	17
synaesthesias	18	18
synagog	14	14
synagogal	17	17
synagogs	15	15
synagogue	17	17
synagogues	18	18