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
waucht	15	15
wauchted	18	18
wauchting	21	21
wauchts	16	16
waugh	13	13
waught	14	14
waughted	17	17
waughting	20	20
waughts	15	15
wauk	12	12
wauked	15	15
wauking	18	18
wauks	13	13
waul	9	9
wauled	12	12
wauling	15	15
wauls	10	10
waur	8	8
wave	11	11
waveband	20	20
wavebands	21	21
waved	13	13
waveform	21	21
waveforms	22	22
waveguide	20	20