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
coannexing 25 25
coappear 17 17
coappeared 20 20
coappearing 23 23
coappears 18 18
coapt 11 11
coaptation 17 17
coaptations 18 18
coapted 14 14
coapting 17 17
coapts 12 12
coarctation 18 18
coarctations 19 19
coarse 9 9
coarsely 14 14
coarsen 11 11
coarsened 14 14
coarseness 14 14
coarsenesses 16 16
coarsening 17 17
coarsens 12 12
coarser 10 10
coarsest 11 11
coarsish 13 13
coassist 11 11

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