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
tarantula	12	12
tarantulae	13	13
tarantulas	13	13
tarboosh	13	13
tarbooshes	15	15
tarbush	13	13
tarbushes	15	15
tardier	8	8
tardies	8	8
tardiest	9	9
tardigrade	14	14
tardigrades	15	15
tardily	11	11
tardiness	11	11
tardinesses	13	13
tardive	12	12
tardo	6	6
tardy	8	8
tardyon	11	11
tardyons	12	12
tare	4	4
tared	6	6
tares	5	5
targa	7	7
targas	8	8