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
bilabial	16	16
bilabials	17	17
bilabiate	16	16
bilander	14	14
bilanders	15	15
bilateral	14	14
bilateralism	20	20
bilateralisms	21	21
bilaterally	19	19
bilayer	13	13
bilayers	14	14
bilboa	13	13
bilboas	14	14
bildungsroman	26	26
bildungsromans	27	27
bilgewater	19	19
bilgewaters	20	20
bilharzia	24	24
bilharzial	26	26
bilharzias	25	25
bilharziases	27	27
bilharziasis	27	27
biliary	13	13
bilinear	13	13
bilingual	18	18