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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
tantalise 11 11
tantalised 13 13
tantalises 12 12
tantalising 16 16
tantalite 11 11
tantalites 12 12
tantalize 20 20
tantalized 22 22
tantalizer 21 21
tantalizers 22 22
tantalizes 21 21
tantalizing 25 25
tantalizingly 30 30
tantalum 14 14
tantalums 15 15
tantalus 11 11
tantaluses 13 13
tantamount 16 16
tantara 8 8
tantaras 9 9
tantivies 14 14
tantivy 14 14
tanto 6 6
tantos 7 7
tantra 7 7

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