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
walloped	17	17
walloper	16	16
wallopers	17	17
walloping	20	20
wallopings	21	21
wallops	15	15
wallow	14	14
wallowed	17	17
wallower	16	16
wallowers	17	17
wallowing	20	20
wallows	15	15
wallpaper	20	20
wallpapered	23	23
wallpapering	26	26
wallpapers	21	21
walls	10	10
wally	12	12
wallydraigle	23	23
wallydraigles	24	24
walnut	12	12
walnuts	13	13
walrus	11	11
walruses	13	13
waltz	18	18