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
beforehand	20	20
begad	11	11
begall	13	13
begalled	16	16
begalling	19	19
begalls	14	14
began	11	11
begat	10	10
begaze	20	20
begazed	22	22
begazes	21	21
begazing	25	25
beggar	13	13
beggared	16	16
beggaries	16	16
beggaring	19	19
beggarliness	21	21
beggarly	18	18
beggars	14	14
beggarweed	21	21
beggarweeds	22	22
beggary	16	16
beglad	13	13
begladded	18	18
begladding	21	21