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
takins	11	11
tala	5	5
talapoin	13	13
talapoins	14	14
talar	6	6
talaria	8	8
talars	7	7
talas	6	6
talbot	10	10
talbots	11	11
talc	8	8
talced	11	11
talcing	14	14
talcked	16	16
talcking	19	19
talcky	16	16
talcose	11	11
talcous	12	12
talcs	9	9
talcum	14	14
talcumed	17	17
talcuming	20	20
talcums	15	15
talcy	11	11
tale	5	5