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
trainfuls	15	15
training	12	12
trainings	13	13
trainload	12	12
trainloads	13	13
trainman	13	13
trainmen	13	13
trains	7	7
trainway	14	14
trainways	15	15
traipse	10	10
traipsed	12	12
traipses	11	11
traipsing	15	15
trait	5	5
traitor	7	7
traitoress	10	10
traitoresses	12	12
traitorous	11	11
traitorously	16	16
traitors	8	8
traitress	9	9
traitresses	11	11
traits	6	6
traject	19	19