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
zenithal	21	21
zeta	13	13
zetas	14	14
zettabyte	23	23
zettabytes	24	24
zeugma	21	21
zeugmas	22	22
ziggurat	22	22
ziggurats	23	23
zigzag	28	28
zigzagged	34	34
zigzagging	37	37
zigzaggy	34	34
zigzags	29	29
zikkurat	26	26
zikkurats	27	27
zikurat	21	21
zikurats	22	22
zillah	19	19
zillahs	20	20
zillionaire	23	23
zillionaires	24	24
zincate	20	20
zincates	21	21
zinfandel	25	25