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
consummations	25	25
consummative	27	27
consummator	22	22
consummators	23	23
consummatory	25	25
contact	14	14
contacted	17	17
contacting	20	20
contacts	15	15
contagia	14	14
contagion	16	16
contagions	17	17
contagious	17	17
contagiously	22	22
contagiousness	22	22
contagium	19	19
contain	12	12
containable	20	20
contained	15	15
container	14	14
containerboard	23	23
containerboards	24	24
containerise	17	17
containerised	19	19
containerises	18	18