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
crawlers	15	15
crawlier	15	15
crawliest	16	16
crawling	18	18
crawls	13	13
crawlway	20	20
crawlways	21	21
crawly	15	15
craws	11	11
crayfish	18	18
crayfishes	20	20
crayon	12	12
crayoned	15	15
crayoner	14	14
crayoners	15	15
crayoning	18	18
crayonist	15	15
crayonists	16	16
crayons	13	13
craze	17	17
crazed	19	19
crazes	18	18
crazier	19	19
crazies	19	19
craziest	20	20