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
verticality	21	21
vertically	21	21
verticalness	21	21
verticals	17	17
verticillate	21	21
vervain	16	16
vervains	17	17
vesica	13	13
vesicae	14	14
vesical	15	15
vesicant	16	16
vesicants	17	17
vesicate	15	15
vesicated	17	17
vesicates	16	16
vesicating	20	20
vesicula	17	17
vesiculae	18	18
vesicular	18	18
vesicularities	23	23
vesicularity	23	23
vesiculate	19	19
vesiculated	21	21
vesiculates	20	20
vesiculating	24	24