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
uppercases 20 20
uppercasing 24 24
upperclassman 28 28
upperclassmen 28 28
upperpart 19 19
upperparts 20 20
upraise 11 11
upraised 13 13
upraiser 12 12
upraisers 13 13
upraises 12 12
upraising 16 16
uprate 10 10
uprated 12 12
uprates 11 11
uprating 15 15
upreach 16 16
upreached 19 19
upreaches 18 18
upreaching 22 22
uprear 10 10
upreared 13 13
uprearing 16 16
uprears 11 11
uproar 10 10

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