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
affably	19	19
affair	12	12
affaire	13	13
affaires	14	14
affairs	13	13
affect	15	15
affectability	28	28
affectable	23	23
affectation	21	21
affectations	22	22
affected	18	18
affectedly	23	23
affectedness	23	23
affecter	17	17
affecters	18	18
affecting	21	21
affectingly	26	26
affection	19	19
affectional	22	22
affectionally	27	27
affectionate	22	22
affectionately	27	27
affectioned	22	22
affectionless	24	24
affections	20	20