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
totalisators	13	13
totalise	9	9
totalised	11	11
totalises	10	10
totalising	14	14
totalism	12	12
totalisms	13	13
totalist	9	9
totalistic	14	14
totalists	10	10
totalitarian	14	14
totalitarianism	20	20
totalitarians	15	15
totalities	11	11
totality	11	11
totalizator	21	21
totalizators	22	22
totalize	18	18
totalized	20	20
totalizer	19	19
totalizers	20	20
totalizes	19	19
totalizing	23	23
totalled	11	11
totalling	14	14