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
waterworks	20	20
waterworn	16	16
watery	11	11
waterzooi	21	21
waterzoois	22	22
wats	7	7
watt	7	7
wattage	12	12
wattages	13	13
wattape	13	13
wattapes	14	14
watter	9	9
wattest	10	10
watthour	14	14
watthours	15	15
wattle	10	10
wattlebird	18	18
wattlebirds	19	19
wattled	12	12
wattles	11	11
wattless	12	12
wattling	15	15
wattmeter	15	15
wattmeters	16	16
watts	8	8