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
blather	13	13
blathered	16	16
blatherer	15	15
blatherers	16	16
blathering	19	19
blathers	14	14
blatherskite	22	22
blatherskites	23	23
blats	9	9
blatted	12	12
blatter	11	11
blattered	14	14
blattering	17	17
blatters	12	12
blatting	15	15
blaubok	19	19
blauboks	20	20
blaw	11	11
blawed	14	14
blawing	17	17
blawn	13	13
blaws	12	12
blaxploitation	30	30
blaxploitations	31	31
blaze	18	18