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
brassicas	15	15
brassie	10	10
brassier	11	11
brassiere	12	12
brassieres	13	13
brassies	11	11
brassiest	12	12
brassily	14	14
brassiness	14	14
brassing	14	14
brassish	13	13
brassy	11	11
brat	7	7
brats	8	8
brattice	14	14
bratticed	16	16
brattices	15	15
bratticing	19	19
brattier	11	11
brattiest	12	12
brattish	13	13
brattle	11	11
brattled	13	13
brattles	12	12
brattling	16	16