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
adipocytes	19	19
adipose	11	11
adiposes	12	12
adiposis	12	12
adiposities	15	15
adiposity	15	15
adipous	12	12
adit	5	5
adits	6	6
adjacencies	28	28
adjacency	28	28
adjacent	22	22
adjacently	27	27
adjectival	28	28
adjectivally	33	33
adjective	26	26
adjectively	31	31
adjectives	27	27
adjoin	17	17
adjoined	20	20
adjoining	23	23
adjoins	18	18
adjoint	18	18
adjoints	19	19
adjourn	19	19