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
acquiesces	26	26
acquiescing	30	30
acquirable	27	27
acquire	20	20
acquired	22	22
acquiree	21	21
acquirees	22	22
acquirement	28	28
acquirements	29	29
acquirer	21	21
acquirers	22	22
acquires	21	21
acquiring	25	25
acquisition	25	25
acquisitional	28	28
acquisitions	26	26
acquisitive	28	28
acquisitively	33	33
acquisitiveness	33	33
acquisitor	23	23
acquisitors	24	24
acquit	19	19
acquits	20	20
acquittal	23	23
acquittals	24	24