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
coattend	13	13
coattended	16	16
coattending	19	19
coattends	14	14
coattest	11	11
coattested	14	14
coattesting	17	17
coattests	12	12
coauthor	14	14
coauthored	17	17
coauthoring	20	20
coauthors	15	15
coauthorship	23	23
coax	14	14
coaxal	17	17
coaxed	17	17
coaxer	16	16
coaxers	17	17
coaxes	16	16
coaxial	18	18
coaxially	23	23
coaxing	20	20
coaxings	21	21
cobalamin	20	20
cobalamins	21	21