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
tictacs	13	13
tidal	7	7
tidally	12	12
tideland	12	12
tidelands	13	13
tidemark	16	16
tidemarks	17	17
tidewater	13	13
tidewaters	14	14
tideway	13	13
tideways	14	14
tieback	17	17
tiebacks	18	18
tiebreak	15	15
tiebreaker	17	17
tiebreakers	18	18
tiebreaks	16	16
tieclasp	15	15
tieclasps	16	16
tiffanies	16	16
tiffany	16	16
tightwad	16	16
tightwads	17	17
tikka	13	13
tikkas	14	14