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
weigelia	14	14
weigelias	15	15
weighable	20	20
weighman	19	19
weka	11	11
wekas	12	12
weldable	17	17
welfare	14	14
welfares	15	15
welfarism	19	19
welfarisms	20	20
welfarist	16	16
welfarists	17	17
welladay	16	16
welladays	17	17
wellaway	18	18
wellaways	19	19
wellhead	16	16
wellheads	17	17
wentletrap	18	18
wentletraps	19	19
wessand	12	12
wessands	13	13
westernisation	19	19
westernization	28	28