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
contaminators	21	21
contango	15	15
contangos	16	16
contemplate	22	22
contemplated	24	24
contemplates	23	23
contemplating	27	27
contemplation	25	25
contemplations	26	26
contemplative	28	28
contemplatively	33	33
contemplator	23	23
contemplators	24	24
contemporaneity	28	28
contemporaneous	27	27
contemporarily	27	27
contemporary	24	24
contessa	12	12
contessas	13	13
contestable	19	19
contestant	15	15
contestants	16	16
contestation	17	17
contestations	18	18
contextual	23	23