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5 Letter Words Starting with A

Browse the complete list of 5 letter words starting with a. Every word here is exactly 5 letters and begins with A. Sort by Scrabble score to find the highest-value plays, or browse alphabetically. Works with TWL and SOWPODS lexicons.

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AAHED AALII AARGH AARON AARTI ABACA ABACI ABACK ABACS ABADA ABAFF ABAFT ABAKA ABAMA ABAMP ABAND ABASE ABASH ABASK ABATE ABAUE ABAVE ABAYA ABAZE ABBAS ABBED ABBES ABBEY ABBIE ABBOT ABCEE ABDAL ABDAT ABDOM ABEAM ABEAR ABEDE ABELE ABEND ABERR ABERS ABETS ABHOR ABIDE ABIDI ABIES ABILO ABIME ABKAR ABLED
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are 5 letter words starting with a good for?

They come up constantly in word games like Scrabble, Wordle, and crosswords. Having a ready list of 5 letter words starting with a lets you quickly scan for options without guessing. Use the sort-by-score option to prioritize the highest-value plays.

Which 5 letter words starting with a score best in Scrabble?

Sort by Scrabble score using the filter above. Words with J, Q, X, or Z tend to score highest at 5 letters. The score shown next to each word is the base tile value before any board multipliers.

Are all of these words valid in Scrabble?

They are valid in one or more standard lexicons. Use the lexicon filter to switch between TWL (North American Scrabble) and SOWPODS (international Scrabble). Some words are valid in one but not the other.

Can I filter these words further?

Yes. Use our AI Word Finder to stack additional constraints on top — starting letter, ending letter, letter position, and word length can all be combined in any way.