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
tanbark	15	15
tanbarks	16	16
tandem	11	11
tandems	12	12
tandoor	9	9
tandoori	10	10
tandooris	11	11
tandoors	10	10
tang	7	7
tanga	8	8
tanged	10	10
tangelo	11	11
tangelos	12	12
tangence	15	15
tangences	16	16
tangencies	17	17
tangency	17	17
tangent	11	11
tangential	15	15
tangentially	20	20
tangents	12	12
tangerine	13	13
tangerines	14	14
tangibility	20	20
tangible	15	15