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
adenoviruses 19 19
adenyl 11 11
adenyls 12 12
adept 9 9
adepter 11 11
adeptest 12 12
adeptly 14 14
adeptness 14 14
adeptnesses 16 16
adepts 10 10
adequacies 24 24
adequacy 24 24
adequate 19 19
adequately 24 24
adequateness 24 24
adhere 9 9
adhered 11 11
adherence 16 16
adherences 17 17
adherend 13 13
adherends 14 14
adherent 12 12
adherently 17 17
adherents 13 13
adherer 10 10

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