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
affluences	22	22
affluencies	23	23
affluency	23	23
affluent	17	17
affluently	22	22
affluents	18	18
affluenza	27	27
affluenzas	28	28
afflux	21	21
affluxes	23	23
afford	13	13
affordabilities	26	26
affordability	26	26
affordable	21	21
affordably	23	23
afforded	16	16
affording	19	19
affords	14	14
afforest	14	14
afforestation	20	20
afforestations	21	21
afforested	17	17
afforesting	20	20
afforests	15	15
affray	14	14