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
tablings	15	15
tabloid	12	12
tabloidism	18	18
tabloids	13	13
taboo	8	8
tabooed	11	11
tabooing	14	14
tabooley	14	14
tabooleys	15	15
taboos	9	9
tabor	8	8
tabored	11	11
taborer	10	10
taborers	11	11
taboret	10	10
taborets	11	11
taborin	11	11
taborine	12	12
taborines	13	13
taboring	14	14
taborins	12	12
tabors	9	9
tabouleh	15	15
taboulehs	16	16
tabouli	12	12