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
bengaline	17	17
bengalines	18	18
benignancies	23	23
benignancy	23	23
benignant	17	17
benignantly	22	22
benjamin	25	25
benjamins	26	26
benthal	14	14
benzal	20	20
benzaldehyde	32	32
benzaldehydes	33	33
benzanthracene	34	34
benzanthracenes	35	35
benzimidazole	40	40
benzimidazoles	41	41
benzoate	21	21
benzoates	22	22
benzocaine	27	27
benzocaines	28	28
benzodiazepine	41	41
benzodiazepines	42	42
bepaint	14	14
bepainted	17	17
bepainting	20	20