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
catechins	18	18
catechism	20	20
catechismal	23	23
catechisms	21	21
catechist	17	17
catechistic	22	22
catechists	18	18
catechization	31	31
catechizations	32	32
catechize	26	26
catechized	28	28
catechizer	27	27
catechizers	28	28
catechizes	27	27
catechizing	31	31
catechol	17	17
catecholamine	26	26
catecholamines	27	27
catechols	18	18
catechu	16	16
catechumen	23	23
catechumens	24	24
catechus	17	17
categoric	17	17
categorical	20	20