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
valour	12	12
valours	13	13
valpolicella	26	26
valpolicellas	27	27
valse	10	10
valses	11	11
valuable	18	18
valuableness	23	23
valuables	19	19
valuably	20	20
valuate	13	13
valuated	15	15
valuates	14	14
valuating	18	18
valuation	16	16
valuational	19	19
valuationally	24	24
valuations	17	17
valuator	14	14
valuators	15	15
value	11	11
valued	13	13
valueless	16	16
valuelessness	21	21
valuer	12	12