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
autarch	13	13
autarchic	18	18
autarchical	21	21
autarchies	16	16
autarchs	14	14
autarchy	16	16
autarkic	16	16
autarkical	19	19
autarkies	14	14
autarky	14	14
autecism	15	15
autecisms	16	16
autecological	24	24
autecologies	19	19
autecology	19	19
auteur	8	8
auteurist	11	11
auteurists	12	12
auteurs	9	9
authentic	16	16
authentically	24	24
authenticate	19	19
authenticated	21	21
authenticates	20	20
authenticating	24	24