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
abbreviate	20	20
abbreviated	22	22
abbreviates	21	21
abbreviating	25	25
abbreviation	23	23
abbreviations	24	24
abbreviator	21	21
abbreviators	22	22
abdicable	20	20
abdicate	15	15
abdicated	17	17
abdicates	16	16
abdicating	20	20
abdication	18	18
abdications	19	19
abdicator	16	16
abdicators	17	17
abdomen	15	15
abdomens	16	16
abdomina	16	16
abdominal	18	18
abdominally	23	23
abduce	14	14
abduced	16	16
abducens	17	17