4-letter words starting with A

There are 190 4-letter words starting with A in our word list, and 57 of them are common English words such as ACRE, ALAN, AMIR, AREA and AUTO.

190words in total
57common words
ADZEhighest scoring (14 points)
ABLElongest common word (4 letters)

Common 4-letter words starting with A

57 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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4-letter words 57 words

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All 190 4-letter words starting with A

Includes 133 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words starting with A are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 190 4-letter words starting with A. 57 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, ADZE scores 14 points, followed by APEX (13). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.