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
valuers	13	13
values	12	12
valuing	16	16
valuta	12	12
valutas	13	13
valval	16	16
valvar	15	15
valvate	16	16
valve	14	14
valved	16	16
valveless	19	19
valvelet	18	18
valvelets	19	19
valves	15	15
valving	19	19
valvula	18	18
valvulae	19	19
valvular	19	19
valvule	18	18
valvules	19	19
valvulitis	21	21
vambrace	21	21
vambraces	22	22
vamoose	14	14
vamoosed	16	16