5-letter words starting with A

There are 497 5-letter words starting with A in our word list, and 132 of them are common English words such as ACRES, AIRED, AMINO, ARIAS and AVAIL.

497words in total
132common words
ABUZZhighest scoring (25 points)
ABBASlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with A

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

5-letter words 132 words

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All 497 5-letter words starting with A

Includes 365 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with A are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 497 5-letter words starting with A. 132 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, ABUZZ scores 25 points, followed by AFFIX (18). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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