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
tacos	8	8
tacrine	11	11
tacrines	12	12
tact	7	7
tactful	15	15
tactfully	20	20
tactfulness	20	20
tactic	12	12
tactical	15	15
tactically	20	20
tactician	16	16
tacticians	17	17
tactics	13	13
tactile	11	11
tactilely	16	16
tactilities	15	15
tactility	15	15
taction	11	11
tactions	12	12
tactless	12	12
tactlessly	17	17
tactlessness	17	17
tacts	8	8
tactual	12	12
tactually	17	17