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
yuca	10	10
yucas	11	11
yucca	14	14
yuccas	15	15
yuga	9	9
yugas	10	10
yukata	13	13
yukatas	14	14
yulan	10	10
yulans	11	11
yuppification	29	29
yurta	8	8
za	11	11
zaatar	15	15
zabaglione	26	26
zabagliones	27	27
zabaione	21	21
zabaiones	22	22
zabajone	30	30
zabajones	31	31
zacaton	20	20
zacatons	21	21
zaddick	25	25
zaddik	21	21
zaddikim	26	26