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
tappets	13	13
tapping	16	16
tappings	17	17
taproom	13	13
taprooms	14	14
taproot	10	10
taproots	11	11
taps	7	7
tapster	10	10
tapsters	11	11
taqueria	18	18
taquerias	19	19
tar	3	3
tarabish	13	13
tarabishes	15	15
taradiddle	14	14
taradiddles	15	15
tarama	9	9
taramas	10	10
tarantas	9	9
tarantases	11	11
tarantella	13	13
tarantellas	14	14
tarantism	13	13
tarantisms	14	14