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
valiances	18	18
valiancies	19	19
valiancy	19	19
valiant	13	13
valiantly	18	18
valiantness	18	18
valiants	14	14
valid	11	11
validate	14	14
validated	16	16
validates	15	15
validating	19	19
validation	17	17
validations	18	18
validities	16	16
validity	16	16
validly	16	16
valine	12	12
valines	13	13
valise	11	11
valises	12	12
valkyr	17	17
valkyrie	19	19
valkyries	20	20
valkyrs	18	18