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
tachometer	18	18
tachometers	19	19
tachs	10	10
tachyarrhythmia	31	31
tachycardia	22	22
tachycardias	23	23
tachyon	15	15
tachyons	16	16
tacit	8	8
tacitly	13	13
tacitness	13	13
tacitnesses	15	15
taciturn	13	13
taciturnity	18	18
tack	11	11
tackboard	20	20
tackboards	21	21
tacked	14	14
tacker	13	13
tackers	14	14
tacket	13	13
tackets	14	14
tackey	15	15
tackier	14	14
tackiest	15	15