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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
barrelhouse 18 18
barrelhouses 19 19
barreling 16 16
barrelled 15 15
barrelling 18 18
barrels 11 11
barrelsful 19 19
barren 10 10
barrener 12 12
barrenest 13 13
barrenly 15 15
barrenness 15 15
barrennesses 17 17
barrens 11 11
barres 9 9
barret 9 9
barretor 11 11
barretors 12 12
barretries 13 13
barretry 13 13
barrets 10 10
barrette 11 11
barrettes 12 12
barricade 16 16
barricaded 18 18

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