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
chancers	17	17
chancery	19	19
chances	16	16
chancier	17	17
chanciest	18	18
chancily	20	20
chanciness	20	20
chancing	20	20
chancre	16	16
chancres	17	17
chancroid	19	19
chancroidal	22	22
chancroids	20	20
chancrous	19	19
chancy	17	17
chandelier	18	18
chandeliered	21	21
chandelle	18	18
chandelled	20	20
chandelles	19	19
chandelling	23	23
chandler	16	16
chandleries	19	19
chandlers	17	17
chandlery	19	19