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
unanchored	19	19
unanchoring	22	22
unanchors	17	17
unaneled	13	13
unanesthetized	29	29
unanimities	17	17
unanimity	17	17
unanimous	16	16
unanimously	21	21
unannotated	16	16
unannounced	21	21
unanswerability	27	27
unanswerable	22	22
unanswerably	24	24
unanswered	17	17
unanticipated	23	23
unanticipatedly	28	28
unapologetic	23	23
unapologizing	33	33
unapparent	19	19
unappealable	25	25
unappealing	23	23
unappealingly	28	28
unappeasable	24	24
unappeasably	26	26