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
transfected	19	19
transfecting	22	22
transfection	20	20
transfections	21	21
transfects	17	17
transfer	12	12
transferability	25	25
transferable	20	20
transferal	15	15
transferals	16	16
transferase	15	15
transferases	16	16
transferee	14	14
transferees	15	15
transference	20	20
transferences	21	21
transferential	20	20
transferor	14	14
transferors	15	15
transferrable	21	21
transferred	16	16
transferrer	15	15
transferrers	16	16
transferrin	16	16
transferring	19	19