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
crabbier 17 17
crabbiest 18 18
crabbily 20 20
crabbing 20 20
crabby 17 17
crabeater 15 15
crabgrass 17 17
crabgrasses 19 19
crablike 19 19
crabmeat 17 17
crabmeats 18 18
crabs 11 11
crabstick 22 22
crabsticks 23 23
crabwise 17 17
crack 15 15
crackajack 36 36
crackajacks 37 37
crackback 29 29
crackbacks 30 30
crackbrain 24 24
crackbrained 27 27
crackbrains 25 25
crackdown 24 24
crackdowns 25 25

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