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
contextualize	35	35
contextualized	37	37
contextualizes	36	36
contextualizing	40	40
contextually	28	28
continental	18	18
continentally	23	23
continua	14	14
continual	16	16
continually	21	21
continuance	21	21
continuances	22	22
continuant	17	17
continuants	18	18
continuate	16	16
continuation	19	19
continuations	20	20
continuative	22	22
continuator	17	17
continuators	18	18
contra	10	10
contraband	19	19
contrabandist	22	22
contrabandists	23	23
contrabands	20	20