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
threatens	12	12
threating	14	14
threats	9	9
throat	8	8
throated	11	11
throatier	11	11
throatiest	12	12
throatily	14	14
throatiness	14	14
throating	14	14
throatlatch	19	19
throatlatches	21	21
throats	9	9
throaty	11	11
thrombokinase	26	26
thrombokinases	27	27
thromboplastic	29	29
thromboplastin	27	27
thromboplastins	28	28
thromboxane	27	27
thromboxanes	28	28
throttleable	19	19
throughway	22	22
throughways	23	23
throwaway	19	19