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
botanising	17	17
botanist	12	12
botanists	13	13
botanize	21	21
botanized	23	23
botanizer	22	22
botanizers	23	23
botanizes	22	22
botanizing	26	26
botany	12	12
botas	8	8
botheration	17	17
botherations	18	18
bothria	12	12
botryoidal	17	17
bottomland	19	19
botulinal	16	16
bouffant	19	19
bouffants	20	20
bougainvillaea	27	27
bougainvillaeas	28	28
bougainvillea	26	26
bougainvilleas	27	27
bouillabaisse	22	22
bouillabaisses	23	23