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
candidates 16 16
candidature 18 18
candidatures 19 19
candider 14 14
candidest 15 15
candidiases 17 17
candidiasis 17 17
candidly 17 17
candidness 17 17
candids 13 13
candied 13 13
candies 12 12
candle 12 12
candleberries 22 22
candleberry 22 22
candled 14 14
candlefish 21 21
candlefishes 23 23
candleholder 22 22
candleholders 23 23
candlelight 22 22
candlelighted 25 25
candlelighter 24 24
candlelighters 25 25
candlelights 23 23

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