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
threadfins	17	17
threadier	12	12
threadiest	13	13
threadiness	15	15
threading	15	15
threadless	14	14
threadlike	18	18
threads	10	10
threadworm	19	19
threadworms	20	20
thready	12	12
threap	11	11
threaped	14	14
threaper	13	13
threapers	14	14
threaping	17	17
threaps	12	12
threat	8	8
threated	11	11
threaten	11	11
threatened	14	14
threatener	13	13
threateners	14	14
threatening	17	17
threateningly	22	22