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
tyrannosauruses	21	21
tyrannous	14	14
tyrannously	19	19
tyranny	13	13
tyrant	9	9
tyrants	10	10
tyropita	13	13
tyropitas	14	14
tyrosinase	13	13
tyrosinases	14	14
tzaddik	22	22
tzaddikim	27	27
tzar	13	13
tzardom	20	20
tzardoms	21	21
tzarevitch	28	28
tzarevitches	30	30
tzarevna	22	22
tzarevnas	23	23
tzarina	17	17
tzarinas	18	18
tzarism	19	19
tzarisms	20	20
tzarist	16	16
tzarists	17	17