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
contumaciously	29	29
contumacy	22	22
conurbation	20	20
conurbations	21	21
convalesce	22	22
convalesced	24	24
convalescence	29	29
convalescences	30	30
convalescent	25	25
convalescents	26	26
convalesces	23	23
convalescing	27	27
convasse	16	16
convectional	25	25
conventional	23	23
conventionalism	29	29
conventionalist	26	26
conventionality	28	28
conventionalize	35	35
conventionally	28	28
conventual	21	21
conventually	26	26
conventuals	22	22
conversable	23	23
conversance	23	23