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
compactly 24 24
compactness 24 24
compactor 21 21
compactors 22 22
compacts 20 20
compadre 18 18
compadres 19 19
companied 20 20
companies 19 19
companion 20 20
companionable 28 28
companionably 30 30
companionate 23 23
companioned 23 23
companioning 26 26
companions 21 21
companionship 29 29
companionships 30 30
companionway 28 28
companionways 29 29
company 19 19
companying 25 25
comparabilities 28 28
comparability 28 28
comparable 23 23

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