8-letter words starting with A

There are 1,616 8-letter words starting with A in our word list, and 232 of them are common English words such as ACHIEVES, AGRARIAN, ANCESTRY, ARMOURED and ATTORNEY.

1,616words in total
232common words
ALBIZZIAhighest scoring (28 points)
ABDUCTEDlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with A

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

8-letter words 232 words

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All 1,616 8-letter words starting with A

Includes 1,384 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with A are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,616 8-letter words starting with A. 232 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, ALBIZZIA scores 28 points, followed by AZOTIZED (27). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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