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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
actinomyces 23 23
actinomycete 24 24
actinomycetes 25 25
actinomycin 24 24
actinomycins 25 25
actinomycoses 25 25
actinomycosis 25 25
actinomycotic 28 28
actinon 12 12
actinons 13 13
actins 10 10
action 10 10
actionable 18 18
actionably 20 20
actioned 13 13
actioner 12 12
actioners 13 13
actioning 16 16
actionless 15 15
actions 11 11
activate 15 15
activated 17 17
activates 16 16
activating 20 20
activation 18 18

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