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
viraginous	18	18
virago	12	12
viragoes	14	14
viragos	13	13
viral	10	10
virally	15	15
virelai	12	12
virelais	13	13
virelay	14	14
virelays	15	15
viremia	14	14
viremias	15	15
virga	11	11
virgae	12	12
virgas	12	12
virgate	13	13
virgates	14	14
virginal	16	16
virginalist	19	19
virginalists	20	20
virginally	21	21
virginals	17	17
viricidal	18	18
viridian	14	14
viridians	15	15