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
tartrates	9	9
tarts	5	5
tartufe	11	11
tartufes	12	12
tartuffe	15	15
tartuffes	16	16
tartufi	11	11
tartufo	11	11
tartufos	12	12
tarty	7	7
tarweed	11	11
tarweeds	12	12
tarzan	16	16
tarzans	17	17
tas	3	3
tase	4	4
tased	6	6
tases	5	5
tasing	9	9
task	8	8
taskbar	14	14
taskbars	15	15
tasked	11	11
tasking	14	14
taskmaster	17	17