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
acerate	10	10
acerated	12	12
acerb	11	11
acerbate	14	14
acerbated	16	16
acerbates	15	15
acerbating	19	19
acerber	13	13
acerbest	14	14
acerbic	16	16
acerbically	24	24
acerbities	16	16
acerbity	16	16
acerola	11	11
acerolas	12	12
acerose	10	10
acerous	11	11
acervate	15	15
acervuli	17	17
aces	7	7
acescent	15	15
acescents	16	16
aceta	8	8
acetabula	17	17
acetabular	18	18