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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
unusably 17 17
unusual 12 12
unusually 17 17
unusualness 17 17
unutterable 18 18
unutterably 20 20
unvaccinated 26 26
unvalued 17 17
unvaried 15 15
unvarnished 21 21
unvarying 20 20
unvaxxed 29 29
unventilated 21 21
unverbalized 32 32
unverifiable 25 25
unviable 18 18
unvocal 17 17
unwaged 15 15
unwalled 16 16
unwaning 17 17
unwanted 15 15
unwarier 13 13
unwariest 14 14
unwarily 16 16
unwariness 16 16

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