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
unpaved	17	17
unpaying	18	18
unpedantic	20	20
unperformable	28	28
unpersuaded	19	19
unpersuasive	22	22
unpersuasively	27	27
unplaceable	24	24
unplaced	18	18
unplait	13	13
unplaited	16	16
unplaiting	19	19
unplaits	14	14
unplanned	18	18
unplausible	22	22
unplayable	22	22
unplayed	17	17
unpleasant	17	17
unpleasantly	22	22
unpleasantness	22	22
unpleased	16	16
unpleasing	19	19
unpliant	15	15
unpolarized	27	27
unpolitical	21	21