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
adultery	13	13
adulthood	15	15
adulthoods	16	16
adulting	14	14
adultlike	17	17
adultly	13	13
adultness	13	13
adultnesses	15	15
adultress	12	12
adultresses	14	14
adults	9	9
adumbral	17	17
adumbrate	17	17
adumbrated	19	19
adumbrates	18	18
adumbrating	22	22
adumbration	20	20
adumbrations	21	21
adumbrative	23	23
adumbratively	28	28
adunc	11	11
aduncate	14	14
aduncous	15	15
adust	7	7
advance	16	16