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
timecard	15	15
timecards	16	16
timepleaser	18	18
timepleasers	19	19
timescale	16	16
timescales	17	17
timetable	16	16
timetables	17	17
timocracies	20	20
timocracy	20	20
timocratic	19	19
timocratical	22	22
timpana	14	14
timpani	14	14
timpanist	16	16
timpanists	17	17
timpano	14	14
timpanum	19	19
timpanums	20	20
tinamou	12	12
tinamous	13	13
tincal	11	11
tincals	12	12
tinctorial	15	15
tinctorially	20	20