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
carrottops 16 16
carroty 12 12
carrousel 14 14
carrousels 15 15
carrs 8 8
carry 10 10
carryall 15 15
carryalls 16 16
carryback 24 24
carrybacks 25 25
carrycot 16 16
carrycots 17 17
carryforward 24 24
carryforwards 25 25
carrying 16 16
carryon 13 13
carryons 14 14
carryout 14 14
carryouts 15 15
carryover 18 18
carryovers 19 19
cars 7 7
carse 8 8
carses 9 9
carsick 17 17

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