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
astatic	10	10
astatine	9	9
astatines	10	10
aster	5	5
asteria	7	7
asterias	8	8
asteriated	11	11
asterisk	12	12
asterisked	15	15
asterisking	18	18
asteriskless	17	17
asterisks	13	13
asterism	11	11
asterisms	12	12
astern	7	7
asternal	10	10
asteroid	9	9
asteroidal	12	12
asteroids	10	10
asters	6	6
asthanga	13	13
asthangas	14	14
asthenia	11	11
asthenias	12	12
asthenic	14	14